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ARC LS25 MkII preamp - Phono amp?

I just picked up a ARC LS25 MkII tube preamp. Love it but now thinking of adding a turntable. It didn't come with literature but I'm assuming it doesn't have a built in phone amp. Does anyone know whether it does?

 

If it doesn't, any recommedations for one? I've got a Bryston 4B ST amp, the LS 25 MKII pre and Aerial Model 8 speakers.

martineaud
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newbee
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Its a line stage only. You need to get a separate phono stage - your selection of that will depend on your choice of turntable, tone arm, and cartridge, as well as your sonic preferences (if that is important to you). Oh yeh, and your budget! :-)

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cleeds
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Line stage only on ARC's LS series - you'll need an outboard phono preamp, as @newbee sez.

martineaud OP
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Many thanks gents. I assumed that but you know what they say about  assuming

Another question, I'm more in love with the nostalgia of playing records than I am convinced in the fidelity of analog recorded music over CDs. Bottom line I'm not planning to drop more than $700-$1,000 on a turntable. I noticed some have phoni preps built in (Dual, Pro Ject, etc). Are the phoni preamps that are built in basically crap?

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