See our guide to the best phono preamps of 2023, with reviews of top preamp stages from Chord, Pro-Ject, PS Audio, Schiit and more.
If you're looking for the best budget phono stage currently on the market, Rega's Fono Mini A2D is a top contender. This tiny, plain box was never much of a looker, and the Mk2 version is no different, with a new glossy front panel and a neater appearance simply bringing it up to...
While great amplifiers and receivers with phono inputs built in are making a comeback in tandem with vinyl’s resurgence, many modern devices have cut the phono input to cut costs. A phono preamp is an outboard device that steps into that void, boosting a turntable’s output so modern elec...
If you’re on the hunt for the best tube phono preamp, you’ve probably got an MM cartridge, and you’re limited in terms of budget (MC cartridges tend to be much pricier). Almost all the preamps on this list are priced fairly reasonably, so they should be within your budget. It’...
Best Phono Preamps of 2023 If you’re reading this, you are at the very least intrigued about great-sounding vinyl playback. That’s not an easy thing to get right: record players are very much like fine musical instruments, so you need a damn good preamp. ...
Andover Audio sells a lot of SpinDeck and SpinDeck Max turntables but they’ve never offered a dedicated and affordable MM/MC phono pre-amplifier until now. The Andover Audio SpinStage has two key features not commonly found in budget phono preamplifiers. First, by adding a separate MC ...
+ Phono input for turntables Reasons to avoid - No Bluetooth or digital connections For many years, Marantz's entry-level amplifier has taken this spot as our most recommendable budget entry, but Rotel has come along this year with the no-frills, performance-first A8 and knocked it off its...
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As long as it has a phono input, yes. If not, you’ll need aphono preampto boost the usually-low signal from the turntable. Preamps can be quite affordable for entry-level models. What external devices do you need to buy to connect to your receiver?
The devices from which you want to playback on the bookshelf speakers will also inform your decision. If you’re a vinyl lover, you’ll need phono inputs fora turntablewith a built-in preamp or a jack foran external preamp. If you want the convenience of streaming from your phone, you...