Some preamps do not have a phono stage, or phono pre, included. Mine does not, but I prefer a separate phono pre anyway.
Best Integrated Amp (for me)
I recently upgraded to a Pro-Ject Classic turntable. I currently own KEF LS50 bookshelf speakers and a Nikko NR-719 tuner (from the 1980s).
I'm interested in upgrading to a better-quality (and nicer-looking) integrated amplifier to pair with my turntable and speakers. I love things that are really simple and classic-looking (but of course I also want it to sound great). I'm looking to spend somewhere between $500-$1000.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
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op Ah, got it. I’d thought that a phono stage was the same thing as a pre-amp. I think I need to take a class to learn this stuff. here is a place to start... good luck... https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/audio/a35915520/home-audio-equipment-guide/ and remember... an ’integrated’ amp integrates a number of basic functions... so a question to ask is what functions do you need in that box that is the integrated amp you are seeking |
Rega IO. I just picked up this lovely little integrated up @ $599.00 new, delivered. All I can say is wow! On board phono preamp, with 2 additional inputs. The phono is very nice indeed. With a newly purchased new Rega DAC-R (inbound streamed digital from MacBook Air) and Linn LP12 turntable outbound to ProAC speakers, it’s an all British system. Rega IO. Edit: As others have referenced, the Rega Brio-R would be a great choice as well. 😎. More power than Rega IO, it has the all important phono preamp built in (as with the IO) and 2 more additional inputs if you should need them. Got Rega? |
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