external phono preamp - Generation Z Gadgets
An external preamp (which it technically is) becomes a phono stage with the addition of the RIAA equalisation circuitry. The preamp you use to control source, volume, tone and maybe recording will have that complete phono stage in the box if there’s an input labelled “phono”. The other day I got my Technics SL1500C along with a Cambridge Audio Duo phono preamp.
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I was told in the store to connect the phono cables from the LINE OUT inputs on the SL1500C to the back of the preamp, and turn the External Output switch to ON. However when I do this, a heavily distorted, unlistenable sound is emitted. Does connecting my turntable to a separate outboard phono preamp automatically bypass the built in phono-stage of my receiver? I heard the HK 3485 phono preamp isn't very great, which is why I decided to buy a dedicated external preamp.
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External Preamp, Vs. Phono/Line Switch On Turntable 10 posts Page 1 of 1 Milos1977 member Posts: 76 Joined: 05 Jul 2011 01:41 Location: New York Most external phono stages are better than the ones built into most receivers and integrated amplifiers. However the phono stages built into separate preamplifiers can often be quite exceptional. Back in the day when phono ruled as the most common source the preamplifier manufacturers often set themselves apart by the quality of their internal phono stages. Agrippa senior member Posts: 586 ...
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Then you will be able to use either an external preamp into any 'line' input of your amp (so not the phono if it has an integrated preamp) or the phono input if you have an integrated (preamp) amp. The thing is you can't have two preamp in series as this will ruin the signal. Re: Standalone preamp or built in phono? by Pizzaboi » 22 Feb 2017 14:26 I have a NAD C368 with a built in phono preamp. After going back and forth between the internal preamp and my external preamp, the inexpensive NAD PP2e, I find that I like the sound of the external preamp better. To me it sounds a bit more detalied.
My Lazarus Cascade Basic preamplifier was acting a bit finicky so I wanted built in phono pre-amp "just in case". I also liked the idea of ripping files from vinyl, so the USB output had some appeal. A removable headshell was a must. Re: phono pre-amp vs built-in phono stage by jgifford25 » 02 Mar 2021 01:38 I think an external phono pre-amp provides you more options and possibilities over one built into the amplifier/receiver, especially if you have a collection of cartridges you like to rotate through.