Phone preamp question


Guys, can I take a phono preamp (Bellari vp130 mk2) which has a gain control and plug it directly into an amp (Odyssey Audio Stratos) using the gain control as a volume control or do I need a preamp? If I need a preamp, will a non powered passive one do anything? Thanks!

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@sleepwalker65 ,

You are indeed correct and I am wrong. The very definition of a preamp makes passive preamp an oxymoron.

@yogiboy ,

True, but can be quite the crapshoot on there regarding tubes as I'm sure you know.

@thecarpathian

I’ve been buying vintage preamp tubes on Ebay for the past twenty years. There are many reputable sellers that test before selling and I have never received a bad tube. If by chance you did receive a bad tube a refund is never a problem!