phono preamp to power amp

@ghdprentice 

I meant phono stage to power amp.

I have a bunch of variables, I tried to simplify it. 

The components are so humble, I didn't want to cause any anguish or bring down the audiogon server by typing these brands.

• AudioSource AMP102 power amp
• Denon 2 channel receiver (no phono input)
• Phono stage, I am looking at buying is a Rotel rq-970bx.

So I can either use the receiver (and not the power amp) or use the rotel to receiver to power amp. Or skip the power amp. I would of course try each configuration.

Different components but i can and have done similar by running a Herron tube phono stage via a 4 meter RCA into the inputs of a MC240 amp which have volume controls…. i think your experiment is worth conducting… in a similar vein some great engineers w ears notably Roger Modjeski and Charlie Hansen certainly wrestled with this or similar minimalistic approach… my own experience has led me down the preamp path…but others may weigh in w different results…

also look at Schiit Mani 2 phono stage, $149 

@jl35  I don't gave $149 :( and I think I am ok with used

I was thinking a used Schiit cheaper and better than the used Rotel. Maybe not