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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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thecarpathian OP
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@sleepwalker65 ,

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

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thecarpathian OP
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@yogiboy ,

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

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@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!

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@yogiboy ,

Agreed. I've bought several on EBay myself with zero problems.

I guess my point was, which I didn't convey well is given the voluminous amount of sellers there, as always, check seller feedback and transaction numbers.

 

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