phono preamp

I have finally created my MARANTZ PHONO FINAL BOSS. With the addition of a Marantz MC Phono Equalizer PH-1 (wow, such a perfect addition), i can say this setup is as good as it gets, for my vinyl use. My question is more to make sure Im grok'ing this right as the step up/freq matching has...

Hi to all. I will start a VTA PH-16 assembly. I asked for everything but the chassis. Dan, will send the parts soon, I can't wait to start. Due the space I have available, the chassis is going to be 16.00" wide 8.00" deep and 2.00" tall, enough room for the boards because the toroidal...

Just announced today and sounds interesting..! https://www.schiit.com/products/skoll

A well known audio company is proposing a MM only version of a low cost phono stage with front panel switching between 35 and 45dB gain, and MOSFET input devices so there is no noise penalty for high resistance/inductance cartridges like most Moving Magnet units, and it should work well with...

So,I'm just starting out with phono preamp and I was looking at the Fosi x2s and x4s as I can get them for cheaper than online sales. Looking at specs the differences I see is the S/N on the x2 is 98 and the x4 is 70 does this make a difference. Also the x4 has separate bass and treble controls...

Here I am, listening quite happily to the new 180 gram pressing of The Birth of the Cool. But getting there was a TRIP!. 1. System I started with: Sony's first digital preamp, something with an ES in it from early 90s, 2 Sony TA-N330ES amps strapped mono, a Sony ES tuner that was kinda...

I have a new audio system based around the Yamaha A-S801 and Focal Chora 826 speakers. I like to listen to my TT that I refurbished earlier this year with sage help from this forum. My TT is connected to the integrated phono pre in the Yamaha and it sounds good. I wonder if it could sound...

I have a Koetsu cartridge with an output of 0.4 Millivolts. My receiver is a Marantz 2275. My question is, do I need an additional phono preamp to accommodate the moving coil cartridge? I have been listening to my turntable with it connected directly to the Marantz receiver, with the only...

Ifi-audio include a "warp filter" in their preamps- essentially it acts to filter out the low frequency L-R content of an LP in order to reduce the impact of warps. This works because low frequency information in LPs is passed through an "elliptic filter" that causes the L and R bass content to...

Hi All, I am currently deciding between the Soundsmith MCP2 MKII or the VPI Voyager Phono Preamps. My cart is Audiosmith MIMC Star SE and my TT is a VPI Prime Signature and the Amp is the VPI 299D Integrated Tube amp. I am not sure which one will generate the best synergy and also which one...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and am looking for a nudge in the right direction when it comes to selecting a preamp to complete my home audio setup. I came into a Mitsubishi DA-A7DC power amplifier, which joins my Sony PS-X50 turntable, and Mangepan Magneplanar MG-IIA speakers. I've actually...

Hey everyone, I’ve recently began to upgrade my entire audio system and have run into an issue I’d like to bounce off some more experienced minds than my own. I purchased a Sansui AU 6600 and Paradigm 9seMK3 speakers first and hooked up to my JVC JL-A20 turntable. Everything seemed to be...

I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...

I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...

Hey all, great forum. Time for me to come out of the shadows and become and active participant. Thanks in advance for all the great information shared over the years, but I can't solve this one by reading alone. Recently got a '74 Pioneer SX-838 back that I had loaned out for a few years to a...

I am currently using a Pluto U Turn but I know there is better out there. I'd like to get my budget under $250ish new or used. Im thinking I should stay with solid state because it gives a little more low end that my tubes lack. Any suggestions?

What's you opinions? In all honesty I built a budget system and was going to buy the dj pre2 but found this PA550. Because I need the volume control its a convenient feature and about the only preamp I could find at a decent price with a volume knob, plus I thought it looked nice. I picked it...

Hello all! First time member, first time caller. I picked up a Realistic STA-84 for $50 from an acquaintance. He has taken very good care of it, every single feature of the receiver works as intended, and it sounds heavenly paired with some Klipsch R51M's I snagged from Best Buy when they had...

I just received my U-Turn Pluto and plugged it into my system. I have a U-Turn Orbit table with a Grado Black cartridge and the volume just wasn't there. Compared to the rest of my system it was much lower volume wise which I didn't want. I'd had to have my wife change back to TV viewing and...

Hello fellow AKers this is my first post first off I like to say thank you for taking the time to read this thread I've been a long time reader first time poster so this is my problem currently I have Carver amazing Silver Speakers which are great speakers but I have to pull them 5 feet away...

The set-up is this: A series of unfortunate events this afternoon left me without a phono stage which is an unacceptable condition. As far as I can tell, there is no recourse in this town when one finds themselves in my position that does not involve waiting on shipping except Guitar Center and...

Hi everyone, I'm brand new here and just getting back into vinyl. I am running a technics sl 1200 mk2 with an ortofon 2m bronze into phono stage of my sansui rz9500 (at least 100w rms). I am debating purchasing a phono preamp. After watching and reading several reviews, I'm leaning toward the...

My vinyl set-up is a Mac 1700 to Klipsch Cornwalls. TT is Pioneer PLX 1000 with an Ortofon blue cart . I've been running the TT direct to the Mac phono input... since I understand it should be a good phono stage. It sounds very nice to me. But I have a Bellari VP130 preamp sitting around from...

Ok so I'm not exactly new here, but its been a while since i came around. My set up is as follows Pre amp/Receiver - Yamaha RX‑V663 Power Amp - Crown Macro-tech 3600vz Speakers - Mitsubishi Ms-20s(powered by the Yamaha receiver) and Infinity Renaissance 80s(powered by the crown)...

I can find little information on these two preamps. From what I have read so far, they are supposed to be similar. One posting described the Aragon as being the same with the exception of the power supply being external to the preamp enclosure itself. One may use better resistors than the other...