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Can someone point me in the right direction? LP player / Preamp / Dragonfly Red...

Relative newbie here.  I want to add a TT and start enjoying Vinyl.  Was looking at the AT-LP120 and have been reading up on pros/cons.  The built in preamp seems to be a low point, many have removed it though.  If I were to got this route, could I then input the sound directly into my iMac and out through my Dragonfly Red to my Amp?  

I have pretty descent sound right now from Audirvana / Dragonfly Red / (Sony 2 channel Amp (next upgrade) / Infinity Kappa 8.1's

Or should I output the LP player directly to the Amp?

Thanks for any guidance!
aqueousaris
aqueousaris OP
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Appreciate the responses guys!  Is there a way, or a benefit, to running the TT through my iMac/Dragonfly Red?  Or does getting a TT mean I pretty much need a new amp with a Phono stage?  That unfortunately would give me pause as I've been paralyzed for months about what Amp to get!  lol  I must say that I find myself more comfortable with NEW equipment as opposed to used or vintage (I know...)  So I was leaning toward an Onkyo Integrated A-9010.  I'm on a budget here - wife has no idea what I've already spent haha!
roberjerman
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The Onkyo is a good choice! I am a fan of their older gear! Is the Sony an integrated amp and are you using its volume control?
roberjerman
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If you can afford it, get the Pioneer PLX1000 DD TT. Brand new $699 + free shipping from American Musical Supply. Excellent TT. Comparable to the old Technics 1200. I bought one. I wanted to try a brand-new TT. I put a Denon 103R mc cartridge on it. I like it very.much! 
roberjerman
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For sound and build quality it beats any other under $1K TT! I have posted about it before on this site!
roberjerman
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If your Sony has a phono stage, keep and use it. If not, add a Bellari tube phonostage ($350). No real need to discard the Sony!
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