Jolida 102b - do I need a preamp

[Kirk Y]

Hello -

I am the proud owner of a Jolida 102b coupled with a Kenwood KD-750 turntable. Would a preamp help in the sound quality department. Looking at a Jolida JD9 Tube Phono Stage preamp but it is pricey considering I don't even know if I need it.

Also, if a preamp would benefit my set up, are there any less expensive recommendations?

Thanks

Kirk

P.S. We can argue about speakers later, that will be my next post...

 

[vinylkid58]

It's an integrated amp, so you don't need a preamp, just a phono stage.

jeff

 

[sebrof]

It's an integrated amp, so you don't need a preamp, just a phono stage.

jeff

I believe the OP is referring to a phono preamp as a preamp.

OP - So yes, you do need a phono preamp to play records with your turntable as vinyl mentioned. You asked, "Would a preamp help in the sound quality department" so I am curious have you already played records? If yes, then it will get a LOT better with a phono preamp. Like going from broken to a good sounding system.