New Turntable pre amp

Would an audio-technica at-lp120-usb turntable benefit from a separate pre amp?

yetirider12-19-2018 2:40pm

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,131 posts 12-19-2018 at 02:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Given the unit’s price, there’s little doubt that an upgrade of the cartridge AND phono stage, would provide a major upgrade in sound. It was nice of them, to provide a bypass for their built-in phono stage, so you can.
yetirider OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 12-19-2018 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I thought so, any suggestions on the pre amp? I did notice the bypass, thats what got me thinking. Appreciate the info.
rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,131 posts 12-19-2018 at 03:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are many, inexpensive phono stages available, that would work with the MM cart, provided. ie: https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-preamps/?category=Phono%2520Preamps&sort=popularity%... Personally, I'd do the cartridge first.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,481 posts 12-19-2018 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a friend that owns the LP120 and am familiar with it. I believe upgrading the cartridge and phonostage of the your TT will make a significant sonic improvement.
yetirider OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 12-19-2018 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks, think I will get both.