New Turntable pre amp

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

yetirider12-19-2018 2:40pm

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 6,194 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 3,529 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.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,529 posts 12-19-2018 at 10:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What might your budget be? If your current cartridge is not very old you might consider purchasing the phonostage 1st. Then consider cartridge.