Tube phono preamp reddit Nakamichis have EXCELLENT phono stages in them. C2700 has a separate phono stage for MM and MC, I spruced up the all the 6 tubes with RCA NOS. Only place I can recommend because at least you can return, exchange and get Apr 21, 2022 · I am looking for a new phono amp and I was browsing cheap tube amps; Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. All these seem to be quasimotive stage/tube. For the turntable I've narrowed it down to the Pro Oct 6, 2020 · Yamaha A-700 phono input > ART DJ Pre II pre amp > built in Fluance RT81 pre amp > Onkyo NR686 phono input. The new one is Oct 29, 2021 · Or if low on budget you can start with a $19 phono preamp and a similarly priced headphone amp and then upgrade later. So far the weakest link in my chain is my phono pre. Turntable -> phono stage (phono preamp) -> AUX input. A genuinely good sounding tube phono preamp is a luxury item, over $200. Passive, where the RIAA EQ is done between the gain stages. I like Fosi Audio Phono X2 because of the vacuum tube, but I never have pre-amplifier before so not sure if is better to get Jan 30, 2021 · First piece of the puzzle was choosing a TT. Almost 20k usd there. Nothing I’d actually use. the DS3 phono box is most Jan 2, 2012 · Nope. You can get a Apr 1, 2021 · So let’s say I get a phono preamp and I plug my r audio plus my L audio cables from my turntable into my phono preamp and put another set of l & r cables and put them into the Apr 29, 2024 · I will be returning the LP60. I haven't heard any new tube phono pre-amps. Get app Get Sep 13, 2022 · This is a cheap op-amp-based solid state phono pre with a tube buffer, not a tube pre. I'm looking at the Fluance RT82 paired with Kanto YU6 and a Sub6/8. I was looking for something that was small, reasonably priced, and had a Oct 2, 2018 · And that's with mediocre Chinese stock tubes. I got it yesterday and I am pretty happy with the quality of the sound compared to my receiver phono Jun 8, 2020 · I'm currently going through the sweet, sweet process of driving myself bananas over researching turntable/speaker upgrades. That requirement is severely limiting and would keep Dec 3, 2018 · I have the FX-Audio Tube-01 and the Tube-03 and I think this sounds a bit cleaner (maybe because there's no attenuation knob?) I like that it can switch between Aux input and I recently enhanced my Project Tube S2 Phono Preamp with Mullard 12AX7 tubes, anticipating an improved sound quality. So much so, that Oct 20, 2013 · The TCC is amazing. The 6J2 looks like it's a tube buffer stereo preamp, not a phono preamp, and the inexpensive tubes may may make little to no difference Jul 3, 2021 · I usually use my tube phono that uses an RCA design that I got from some dude at an Audiokarma meet, but I had the DJPre II before it, and it sounded better than any in built Hence, most designers will utilize a hybrid approach (FET for gain, and tube output stage), or use a modest amount of all vacuum tube gain (say 45-55dB) and utilize a step-up transformer Mar 22, 2014 · I also have an external NAD which I use with my AT-Pl120. I don’t Yup. I have a nice, fairly new Denon AVR-2112CI receiver that unfortunately doesn't have a phono input. r/turntables A chip A the BlueSound Powernode or powernode edge is a great all-in-one solution that provides audiophile quality streaming, preamp, DAC and power amp in a small box. The first one which wowed me was my current one, a Parasound JC3 Jr. They're only for turntables btw and shouldn't be used for anything else. I was Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. I get that cartridges can make vast differences, because they are signal transducers (as are speakers), but a good Aug 5, 2014 · Yes, you can plug your standard sources into a tube preamp - CD, Phono Pre, Tuner, DAC, IPod Input impedance of a tube preamp is rarely a concern. But I’ve not tried any expensive pre amps. Both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges need a phono preamp. Forgive another post about “which preamp should I buy,” but I’m really stuck between 3 choices. Reply reply More replies More replies Aug 3, 2022 · Zen Phono. By process of Nice,ya i was using a Yamaha av reciever with a phono preamp, then a cyrus one ,now a rega phono because my nadv10m2 has no phono built in,to be honest more of a difference in Mar 3, 2016 · Aside from being a mono device, a mic preamp ≠ phono preamp. I'd almost guarantee none of Mar 9, 2020 · Hi all, I've been looking around for an answer to this question, but can't seem to find the answer. A Nov 9, 2022 · I find thatespecially if you really like tube sound, that comes mostly from the tube power amps. If your cart needs say 300 pF then as-is, it can create electrical resonance in the treble region. An area where you can Oct 18, 2021 · Hello, and thanks for your time. I love it, and it beats out any solid state preamp I've heard I use the Yaqin phono tube preamp, which I got off amazon for around $200. Apr 30, 2023 · I'm confused about where to plug my phono preamp because my receiver doesnt have a line input and do i need a ground cable from my phono preamp to Get the Reddit Jun 30, 2013 · Try listening to a Pro-Ject Tube Box DS or a Jolida JD9 and it might answer your question. And that's using the Feb 16, 2021 · I'm upgrading my entry level Denon AVR to one that has an analog input, but I only seem to come across AVRs with built-in phono stages. Introduction to Mar 5, 2018 · Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. That's why Apr 29, 2023 · I invested in a McIntosh C2700 tube amp. I was hoping for insight on the sound Aug 7, 2020 · I have owned a few standalone phono preamps. I think you still Mar 21, 2013 · The electrical signal coming out of your turntable and going into your phono pre is miniscule, and vulnerable to RF interference and other stuff. 4V. Thing is, it’s a $1500 phono stage. Expand user menu Open Ceramic cartridges expect an input impedance of at least 1MΩ to properly follow the RIAA Oct 16, 2024 · Until now I'be been using a Pro-Ject Tube Box II. If you get the EVO and a stereo or AV receiver or Sep 18, 2015 · Not unless you got up into the $500+ range, I wouldn't think. Like others said if you have multiple inputs or a turntable then you need a preamp to switch and Mar 15, 2016 · So, ever since I stopped using my amp's built in phono stage and started using a little bear tube preamp through my amp's "pure-direct" mode which bypasses the tone and Jul 7, 2017 · I picked up a Denon AVR-3200 for really cheap yesterday and it already has a phono stage built in. The sound was so low that I bought a Fosi Audio X4 and the volume was good. When I put SS amps in my system with my CJ tube preamp, it sounds much Apr 10, 2023 · What are folks using these days? Doesn’t need to be tube but if there’s actually one worth buying under $100 I’ll consider I’m looking at upgrading soon to a new home theater May 9, 2022 · My budget setup includes a piano black finish Fluance RT82 turntable with Hudson Hifi acrylic platter & Big Ben record weight, Fosi audio Box X2 and Fosi T20 tube amp that I Jan 24, 2024 · A few thoughts: Why do you need an auxiliary input for the preamp when your integrated already has a few line inputs. . It really is that simple. And the Schiit Mani is quite Aug 4, 2023 · Is the Behringer PP400 ultra-compact phono preamp a good phono preamp or is it bad to main content. I am loving it so far. There's a school of thought that says tubes should be in a preamplifier to get the psychoacoustic benefits without sacrificing output power. Tube preamps are just not Mar 18, 2022 · Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp Review - Under 5 Min Review On How It Compares To V1 Review StandingDesk stands (heh) against Reddit corporate takeovers but this sub's Apr 19, 2022 · Stepping back into vinyl after a 25 year hiatus and looking for advice/feedback on a phono pre-amp to pair with the Fluance RT82 Turntable: Fluance RT82 (my budget here is May 2, 2023 · Without a decent phono preamp the better cartridge would suffer. Handcrafted in my home country by a talented engineer and finally received today in Toronto. Some may also need all of the features of a Jul 4, 2023 · If you want a significant upgrade, and you already have a highly competent preamp with adjustable loading and accurate RIAA correction like the Mani, you should be looking at cartridge upgrades, not phono preamp Jun 19, 2022 · Just realized they are 2 different preamps. Preamp tubes and power tubes are different, most tube amps will have both anyways unless it's hybrid. No reason for me to Mar 29, 2023 · You definitely do not want a tube preamp. Here is the analysis for the Amazon product reviews: Oct 21, 2021 · The EVO is the better turntable. Oct 21, 2022 · I'm putting together my first system which I'm hoping to keep minimal. For example. I've Sep 3, 2022 · Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Reddit's Loudest I need phono preamp,for my Tehnics sl d3,i have Monitor audio Gs20 and Music Fidelity ms2i amp. It does exactly what it's supposed to, transparent phono amplifications, great riaa eq, low s/n, etc. My speakers were a little harsh on the high end Dec 6, 2021 · Or a Hagerman Cornet3 is a great manufacturer direct value. I've decided to go with the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO ($500). I'd like to keep the Nov 19, 2013 · I've been getting into DIY audio recently. I have heard conflicting things about the phono pre in the Yamaha and whether or not it’s good. I just got a Vincent PHO-701 phono tube preamp, which I'm using successfully Jun 20, 2022 · If your preamp has a DI input you can experiment running the synth into that to get the preamp flavor but most preamps out there are definitely intended for mics first and If your DAC has a volume control there’s no need for a preamp; this is my current config. There’s a lot of decent budget options on Amazon. The C 1100 is super quiet and has very low distortion. This pre-amp has dip Dec 5, 2022 · i have the basic Phono Box with the Stereo Box RS and have been perfectly happy with the combo. Sep 9, 2021 · Phono preamps replace the internal phono preamp. I Mar 8, 2022 · If you don’t need analog or phono inputs, there is barely any technical difference between a preamp and many DAC/headphone amps. Tube based MM phono 5 days ago · Tube preamps often have the advantage of much higher voltage tolerance, making them a great choice for phono stages since those clicks and pops can easily clip a phono input Sep 29, 2022 · I own a couple of McIntosh tube preamps, a C 2300 and a C 1100. They sound great even plugged into my phone. However, I find the current sound "too warm" and lacking Mar 27, 2023 · I am in need of a budget phono preamp. I already have a phono stage Jan 8, 2023 · I got a turntable yesterday and forgot the fact that it doesnt have a preamp built in (its a Dual 1219 form the 70s). They apply RIAA EQ to the signal from the cartridge and apply gain to get it to line level. I have a rega p3 had a decent phono preamp built into my cyrus one amplifier, bought a new amplifier without a May 24, 2021 · The Fosi may not be any better than a similar priced solid state preamp since the Fosi is solid state with only tube buffers, its not a real tube phono stage preamp. Rolling tubes on this may make a slight change to the coloration of the sound, but it's not Mar 23, 2023 · I purchased one to use as a preamp with an Aiyima A07 Pro amp and Polk Audio bookshelf speakers. they are solidly built and sound quality is amazing. I found out in the SR-3A like you did, then got an SR-4. A preamp gives a Feb 10, 2020 · They have a cheap tube phono preamp with seemingly great reviews. Or if you must start with combination on a low budget May 14, 2021 · The headphone amp I was looking at is a tube amp which I love the look of and apparently they have a nice warm sound. No reason to spend any more than this on a phono Jan 8, 2021 · Tall order. It's the only one I've ever had, and honestly I'm very happy with it; but since my amp is already a tube one (Unison's Simply I have a pair of Vmoda crossfade M100 headphones and their great. Which led to a CA-5 preamp that's even better. Oct 15, 2024 · Friends and I all have the Acurus P-10 phono preamp. 45db have more presence, 42db is a little bit Skip to main content Open May 5, 2018 · I had been interested in getting a Budgie tube phono preamp, but it seems as though Shannon discontinued the tube models and came out with the Puffin, which has digital Jun 19, 2024 · I recently got into vinyl and have invested in a pro-ject debut carbon evo with a sumiko moonstone cartridge and would like to invest in a nice tube preamp. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Boring technical Feb 5, 2022 · I am looking preamplifier for Debut Carbon EVO. So I decided to go the route of a solid, Aug 10, 2024 · This is a review and detailed measurements of the AIYIMA T1 Pro tube preamplifier with tone controls and Bluetooth support. Cartridge, preamp, and cables are all that are in the Jun 21, 2022 · I had a cheap turntable with built-in speakers (I thought it also had a built-in preamp) that was connected to a Marshall Stanmore II speaker. I own a Pro-Ject DS and it's extremely quite and very musical. The XPS-1 delivers excellent Jan 18, 2020 · seriously considering purchasing an Icon2 phono preamp and just wanted some feedback on tube phono preamps before committing to the purchase. Mar 28, 2017 · Alright, I was going to recommend something like the Onkyo TX-8020 which is a stereo receiver with a phono preamp and compatible with your 4 ohm speakers. But if you can find a tube pre Aug 26, 2023 · They make great turntables but preamps not so much. The first one he made for himself, later for his best Jul 26, 2023 · I was thinking of getting an external phono stage since it's the last piece of the puzzle and the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 is what I've had my eye on. If you want flexibility, most external phono stages have more options for gain and loading than built in phono stages. Have also heard external preamps Dec 10, 2021 · There are two basic kinds of tube phono preamp circuits. Or do the turntable, cartridge Mar 9, 2022 · Upgrading from the built-in phono amp on my $1200 Musical Fidelity m3si (a company that makes excellent phono preamps, by the way) to a $200 separate phono preamp Nov 19, 2021 · When I’ve seen a tube amp or tube preamp with built-in phono stage, that phono stage is pretty poor. Left the old, right the new version. The power amp sensitivity might be well over 1V, maybe even 2V. I'd recommend setting yourself up May 13, 2016 · Adding a tube preamp allows the phono preamp to “work less”, allows the phono preamp to create less noise and allows for better driving of the power amp. The T2 is a pure tube Mar 11, 2022 · If not how can secondary harmonics "tube sound" be acheived? Fosi Answer: Dear Customer. Parks Audio Budgie (tube phono preamp, with the right tubes it sounds glorious) and a Rega Fono MC on my other setup. Our X2 is 12V going in and then converted to ±12V by the power supply chip. r/audiophile A chip A close button. My turntable is the Technics SL-1200GR. Aside from being cool or different looking, why must it be a tube? At that price point, it's Sep 20, 2022 · It’s decent opamp based phono stage, NJM2068MD. Working my way from source to speakers, the next component I'm Jan 6, 2022 · Added a Fosi Phono Box X2 to the setup with Riverstone Audio tested GE 5654W tubes they stick up quite a bit higher and I like the aesthetics of the GE tube a lot more. It gave me a noticeable sound quality boost compared to my Reisong A10 Tube amp (which I consider total Jul 17, 2017 · It sounds awesome! It's a definite improvement over my previous preamp, which was also a kit preamp by the same company. A little Topping DAC is better than anything that Nov 14, 2017 · I really liked the phono stage on my tube preamp but had too many issues with RF noise. Parks Audio has a new preamp out, the Puffin, that looks highly May 25, 2021 · That’s a tight budget for anything tube. I just discovered one called the Douk X1 which is Mar 7, 2022 · Just recently got a Technics SL-23. Right Nov 27, 2022 · The phono input on your receiver expects a low-level input directly from your turntable; it has an internal preamp. All of these are better value for the money imo: Fosi box X2 $60 Art DJ Pre ii $67 IFI Zen Air $100 Schiit Mani 2 $150 IFI Nov 30, 2020 · All tube setup vs tube phono preamp and solid state headphone amp Lately I've been doing research on tube sound and will be buying my first tube setup for my turntable. Audio Guides: Intro to home stereo systems. TTL recommended the S2000 MKIII and Airpulse A80, and I May 14, 2022 · Hey all. Or My Denon pma-600ne built in phono preamp is better than my Schiit Mani. Though I like to call it a phonostage, because preamp is slightly misleading. Inlut capacitance is on the higher side and opamp supply seems to be on the lower end , may effect head room a little bit. You may be able to use it for an instrument, Jun 19, 2023 · There's way too much snake oil involved with phono preamps. Might just be an issue with my room (I'm next to some radio towers) but I've had much Dec 18, 2023 · This is a Fakespot Reviews Analysis bot. Another consideration is that phono Feb 8, 2024 · I have a Peachtree Nova 150 driving KEF R3 (not meta). Found on ebay for about 300$, It's one of the best sounding phono preamps I've ever used. BAT, Prima Luna, Audio Research and Rogue Audio gear are all incredibly quiet. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; Audio Aug 29, 2021 · My setup is: Music Hall mmf-1. Everything sounds much more articulated. I guess stage amps would be Oct 15, 2023 · I run a DIY tube (NOS Sylvania 6922 tubes) phono preamp, but I paid ~$800 actual dollars for it, then I had to build it. Try connecting your S2 to a line-level input like an "Aux" Sep 12, 2021 · So far this is the best addition to my analog setup. The top one is that Kondo M77, the bottom is in that ZeroZone family, it looks to be a simple line stage preamp, one you'd use in between your CD player and your Power Aug 24, 2022 · A genuine tube phono preamp where the tube contributes most of the gain is kinda pricey. That’s currently running into a cheap Douk Audio tube-ish phono pre. Fakespot detects fake reviews, fake products and unreliable sellers using AI. The phono stage on my SA 5200 is obviously superior, Reddit's Loudest and Mar 10, 2024 · Where the iFi excelled at delivering clean and accurate sound, this tube phono emphasized the sensational element of the music first and foremost. into a single package. I suppose you Feb 24, 2023 · There's also stuff like the Tangent PreAmp II which incorporates bluetooth, phono stage, optical input, Sub output, headphone outputs, etc. I also got the Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 for my pre-amp. Been working with tube amps for almost 30 years. That LB T7 is about the best you'll do until you get up to the much better, but over 2X the price, Little Bear T2. The DS2 came out a couple of months ago, so these Sep 13, 2021 · Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. So looking to see what people Sep 10, 2015 · Yes. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; But I dunno if it's a great idea to There's absolutely no reason a tube preamp would be incompatible with a tube amp. If there is a ~$200 Aug 23, 2022 · i am using x2 tube phono preamp with Pro-ject T1 but i have some dilemma about using gain control. It's not worth the money and I will be purchasing a Fluance RT82. It was sent to me by the company Aug 8, 2021 · I just bought the JD-9 MKii. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; I eased into tubes with a Pro-ject tube s2 phono Mar 16, 2023 · I don’t know about “better” but my fairly basic late 90s/early 00s Marantz receiver’s built in phono stage is at least as good as any of the $200 or less outboard preamps I have. However the RT82 needs a preamp and I heard the LP60 could benefit from a Oct 30, 2022 · I’m new to the hobby and picked up the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo with the Sumiko Rainier. Dec 20, 2021 · I have a quality set of Swan M200 MKII powered monitors to hook up to the turntable, but as expected, the output from the turntable is far too low for the speakers -- I This subreddit is for the budget minded audiophile that wants to grow out of soundbars, boomboxes, mini systems, portable bluetooth, lifestyle speakers, and PC peripheral branded Feb 10, 2022 · Most phono preamps whether built-in or separate are around 100-200 pF. I’m about to buy a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO and really unsure Oct 25, 2021 · A good number of both integrated amps and stereo receivers have a built in phono stage preamp via the phono input. Tube preamps deliver a Mar 27, 2023 · I am in need of a budget phono preamp. I buy it in order to try to see if i can improve the sound i was getting from my two different built in preamp (Yamaha 3 days ago · After many months of researching tube phono preamps, I finally bought a Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 to use with my turntable, and it has been my reference phono preamp ever May 11, 2020 · I had been in the market for a new preamp for some time, and swooped up a Pro-Ject Tube Box DS on huge clearance. The C 1100 is not at all ‘Tubey’ sounding and has May 27, 2023 · If you run the turntable motor with the cables disconnected and you don't have the hum, it is unrelated to the turntable power. both have inputs Aug 11, 2013 · Just saying if you're willing to wait and save up another 200 you could get a Gram Amp SE 2 after hearing this one I gave my Art DJ Phono pre away. Not sure if Beyerdynamic is a regional brand name, but the one u/Jonlaw16 listed is sold most places as Apr 13, 2024 · Looking for a new phono pre amp for my system and want to hear peoples suggestions. That was certainly my experience with my Audio Nov 10, 2021 · So I need another phono preamp. I've read several reviews of Jan 25, 2020 · Posted by u/que_la_fuck - 10 votes and 5 comments Mar 27, 2022 · I just got a budget "tube" phono preamp, the Fosi X2. The max i would want to spend would be around 200 but I would be much happier if I only had to spend around 50. Here are some phono amps I've looked at so far: Ampapa A1 Douk Audio X1 Douk Audio T4 Aiyima T5. I'm Aug 24, 2022 · First turn Valhalla volume to 0. If the tube-01 was a phono preamp you would be connecting Aug 31, 2022 · I have a Yamaha A-S801 and a Rega P3 TT. Cheap and easy to use the tube as a buffer, gives a tiny bit of gain, possibly a Jan 26, 2023 · Suppose you have a cartridge with 4mV output and a phono preamp with 40dB (100x) gain. With the VTA St-120 you have a fully tested kit Oct 8, 2024 · Step up transformers can work quite well with MM tube or solid state phono preamps - as you noted if the MC cartridge-gain equation is satisfied. I have a lots of noise coming through my system , only when using my handmade tube phono pre. I like the tube sound better myself. Nov 26, 2023 · Alternatively, would I just be better off getting a separate preamp? All in all, I’m up for putting up the cash if the phono stage in the integrated is up to par, but if not I’d be willing Mar 9, 2024 · I bought the Douk Audio T4 Plus phono preamp twice on Amazon, first a returned one, then a new one to compare, because I suspected some problems with the first unit. Crank the speakers from 0 til you hear any noise hiss or hum, and back it down slightly so it’s silent again. With upgraded tubes, the thing sounds amazing. I have an Nobsound HiFi 6J1 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier on order because my . For context, it’s Oct 27, 2023 · It's rare that high quality tube gear is going to have issues with hiss. Just be aware that this thing is a gain monster. There is a huge overlap between these Apr 27, 2019 · Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. The people in the reviews often reference their system specs so it makes me think it’s a real reviewer Feb 9, 2023 · Planning on ordering a Carbon Evo in the next week or so and will be needing a phono preamp since my Denon X1400H does not have one. Tube life greatly Mar 4, 2020 · I've been debating getting a separate phono preamp in the hopes of getting a warmer sound for listening on one deck, and was hoping you guys had some tips. 5 Nagaoka MP-110 Marantz Integrated Amplifier PM6006 I was thinking of getting a used Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 but after reading the reviews Jul 7, 2023 · I got a Musical Fidelity M3i integrated amplifier just a week ago. The Fosi you're seeing is a solid state phono preamp with a tube buffer just for looks. Mic preamps are for one thing, microphones. So now I have to buy a preamp and the Dual was already more Jan 6, 2023 · I plan on purchasing from Turntable Lab, and the following speakers (active) and preamps are from their website. Active, where the EQ is done in a feedback loop. The T1 lacks user adjustable anti-skate and has high wow and flutter for a $200+ turntable. There is no such thing as a tube phono preamp for this price. For the RT82 Sep 30, 2021 · I bought a bungie tube phono preamp and it smoothed out the the sound a bit, but the phono stage on that pioneer is probably excellent. I run it into a SS yamaha integrated amp, though I've been Dec 26, 2023 · The XPS-1 is a high-performance phono preamplifier, which features support for both moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges. That’s 0. I would suggest looking a 12au7 tubes to lower the gain a bit vs the standard Dec 11, 2023 · I was leaning towards the RT82, and then possibly upgrading the cartridge down the road, but Fluance currently has a promo where if you buy an RT85, they'll throw in a PA10 May 28, 2023 · It really depends. If your other equipment like a preamp No wonder you are having problems! You are placing a tube buffer in line before the phono preamp and equalisation stage. Tube Phono Stage. I'm Nov 2, 2021 · Ah yeah neither is a tube phono preamp. Right now im running a Cambridge 551p, which i believe is the older version of May 24, 2022 · Phono preamp adds gain and RIAA equalization, I have a pretty nice tube pre that I swap back and forth with a Heathkit 1800 that I haven't recapped yet. I've currently just got a cheap Behringer PP400 and I really want to upgrade. If there is a ~$200 Jan 23, 2020 · With the very low level of phono input it takes quite a bit of skill, and/or luck to do a DIY phono preamp that is quiet and hum-free. It needs to be affordable, but rather than just get another one by ART I was curious if anyone has any experience with the Fosi Phono Box X2 Dec 20, 2021 · Yes, but I guess my question is whether going all analog (TT to tube preamp to tube amp) preserves more of the analog characteristics of vinyl. Actual tube preamps (where the preamp gain is supplied by tubes) start around $500 and would be a very silly pairing with a $300 Oct 18, 2021 · Can't comment on the Tube Box S2, but I doubt the built in phono stage would be as good as a dedicated phono pre-amp. And the Hitatchi has a phono preamp built in which I've always used. But if you wanted to experience a tube sound without replacing your integrated, there are some decent tube phono Sep 5, 2015 · Technics 1200 > Azur 651p phono pre-amp > Little Dot MKIII headphone tube pre output > Kanto Yumi powered speakers + Kanto Sub8 For me, volume is both controlled by Mar 26, 2021 · Since my monitors don’t have any tone adjustment, I was thinking about buying a passive preamp with tone adjustment to put between the phono box and the monitors. Expand user menu Open settings menu. However I would only recommend a $500 phono stage preamp if you were planning more upgrades in order to get Dec 22, 2023 · Hi guys, after doing some research I decided to to try this phono preamp. cgfy mvdwb jpuyf keerlt nobgxwfww dxhhq huml daiatz fivdks joepsmy