Phono Preamplifiers
Phono Preamplifiers
If you have a turntable – especially with a moving coil or moving magnet cartridge – you’ll need a phono preamplifier. The reason is that the output from a cartridge is much lower than that from line level sources like a CD or tape, and requires an extra stage of amplification. Also, the recording process used to create records also adds equalisation which must be removed during playback to restore proper tonal balance. Long story short, if you’ve got a turntable, you need a phono preamp.
Sure, you can buy a turntable with a built-in preamp, and in some cases this will work, but for the best sound or digital copies from your records, you’ll want to have a separate phono preamp. Combo products generally give you the bare minimum of everything they’re composed of, so getting yourself a dedicated preamp will make a world of difference in your sound.
An important job of a phono preamp is RIAA equalisation, which restores the music’s original tonal balance during playback, and differentiates a phono preamp from those used for microphones or musical instruments. All phono preamps do this, although some models do it better than others.
How do you know which phono preamplifier to choose? Budget is usually (and obviously) one of the first considerations. The best preamps produce the most honest sound, and you’ll usually get what you pay for here. Also look at whether you need any of the extra features (like adjusting the loading) that some models offer, and whether you need MM or MC inputs.
We carry excellent phono preamps from Clearaudio, Plinius, Pro-Ject, Rega, and Thorens, and stand behind every piece we sell, knowing that they’ve been proven by critics and audiophiles alike. What Hi Fi calls the Clearaudo Nano “the one to buy”, and absolutely raves about the Plinius Koru, saying that “vinyl has rarely sounded this good.” And Audiophilia highly recommends the Rega Aria, calling it a “superbly built, finely tuned phono stage that has engineering found in much more expensive models”. You can’t go wrong with any choice, but if you need help finding just the right match for you, give us a call and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
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Original price $149.00Current price $119.99| /Pro-Ject - Record Box E - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectRecord Box E: Pure vinyl listening pleasure plus recording functionality! Record Box E is an high-quality phono preamplifier, that offers the possi...
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Original price $139.00Current price $125.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box E - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectAdvanced circuitry and SMD construction keep noise and distortion at a surprisingly low level. A built-in internal shielding and an outboard DC pow...
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$179.99| /Dual - Dynavox TC-4 - Phono Preamplifier
DualTC-4 stereo phono preamplifier for MM systems. For the connection of a record player on a normal line input on the amplifier. Specifications: RCA...
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Original price $199.00Current price $189.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectToday, many amplifiers do not have a specific phono cartridge input. Phono Box is an ideal phono preamplifier for these Hi Fi system and accepts bo...
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Original price $219.00Current price $197.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box E BT - Preamplifier
Pro-JectPhono pre-amplifier with line in and wireless Bluetooth streaming output Our entry level phono stage has been highly requested by the aspiring and ...
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$199.00| /Pro-Ject - Speed Box S (AC) - Phono Preamp
Pro-JectUpgrade to best possible turntable performance with convenient speed changeover through keypress! A very useful accessory for many Pro-Ject turntab...
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$219.00| /Rega - Fono Mini A2D - Phono Preamplifier / DAC
RegaThe Rega Fono Mini A2D is a high quality phono preamplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of USB interface allows you to e...
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Original price $249.00from $224.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box USB - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectPhono Box USB is an ideal phono preamplifier for both your Hi Fi system and vinyl recording to PC or Mac. MM and MC cartridges will be welcome. The...
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Original price $249.00Current price $224.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box S2 - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectPhono Box S2 - setting new standards for entry-level phono stages! Phono Box S was one of our favourite products, it offered unrivalled sonics and ...
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$239.99| /Dual - Dynavox TC-2000 - Phono Preamplifier
DualThe TC-2000 is the latest phono preamplifier from Dynavox for vinyl turntable with MM or MC scanning system. This ensures high sound quality at a l...
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$265.00| /Creek Audio - OBH-8 MKII - MM Phono Preamplifier
Creek AudioWith modern amplifiers expected to cater for so many new source devices, the Phono capability, once very common, is one of those built-in features ...
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$265.00| /Creek Audio - Sequel MKIII - Plug-in Phono Board
Creek AudioCreek Audio has always been a fan of the vinyl disc. For those consumers who have an interest in enjoying this alternative source of high quality m...
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$479.00| /Rega - Fono MM 2017 MK 3 (New) - Phono Preamplifier
RegaThe new Fono MM phono stage has been designed to be effective, easy to use, and above all, to reproduce music. The Fono MM uses a fully discrete, c...
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$495.00| /Clearaudio - Nano Phono - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioThe Nano Phono Stage isn't ruffled by anythingIts meticulously selected SMD components are assembled by hand in Erlangen and tested several times. ...
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$545.00| /Clearaudio - Nano Phono w/ Headphone Output - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioThe Nano Phono Stage isn't ruffled by anythingIts meticulously selected SMD components are assembled by hand in Erlangen and tested several times. ...
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$549.00| /Rega - Fono MC 2017 (New) - Phono Preamplifier
RegaThe Fono MC is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximise the potential of any MC cartridge. Although specifically to compli...
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$549.00| /Pro-Ject - Tube Box S - Tube Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectThis new phono preamplifier with tube output stage offers unrivalled performance and unique flexibility, which never before was available at this p...
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$625.00| /Creek Audio - OBH-15 MKII - Phono Preamplifier
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Original price $699.00Current price $629.00| /Pro-Ject - Tube Box S2 - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectTube Box S2 is our very first product to feature a fully discreet circuit design without using any operational amplifiers (OpAmps). It also is the ...
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from $647.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box DS2 - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectPremium class phono preamplifier with MM & MC capability Phono Box DS2 is a highly adjustable phono preamplifier suitable for all common MM and...
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$695.00| /Clearaudio - Nano Phono V2 - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioThis is an indent product - please enquire for lead time The Nano Phono stage isn't ruffled by anything Its meticulously selected SMD components ar...
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$745.00| /Clearaudio - Nano Phono V2 with Headphone Output - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioThe Nano Phono Stage isn't ruffled by anything Its meticulously selected SMD components are assembled by hand in Erlangen and tested several times....
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from $1,079.00| /Pro-Ject - Tube Box DS2 - Tube Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectPremium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound! This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology ...
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$1,095.00| /Clearaudio - Smart Phono V2 - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioThis is an indent product - Please enquire for lead time A minimalist aluminium housing that contains one of the best sounding phonostages in its m...
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$1,195.00| /Clearaudio - Smart Phono V2 with Headphone Output - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioA minimalist aluminium housing that contains one of the best sounding phonostages in its market. Up to 54 decibels gain at one kilohertz and an ext...
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$1,265.00| /Leema - Essentials Phono Stage - Phono Preamplifier
LeemaThe circuitry inside the award-winning Essential Phono is closely based on that of the class leading Agena Reference Series Phono stage. its perfor...
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from $1,286.00| /Pro-Ject - Phono Box RS - Phono Preamplifier
Pro-JectImpedance adjustment can be done while playback! Due to use of best parts, like SSM2019 from Analog Devices as input stages and Linear Technology L...
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$1,999.00| /Rega - Aria Mk3 - MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
RegaHoused within Rega's latest half width custom designed case to give it a fresh new look and match the range are two entirely separate, high perform...
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$2,195.00| /Clearaudio - Basic V2 - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioAlready the design, with all its minimalism, points to the significant progress that lies in this phono precursor. Visually inspired by the legenda...
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Original price $2,495.00Current price $2,290.00| /Perreaux - Audiant VP3 - MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
PerreauxThe Audiant VP3 is a highly flexible customisable vinyl preamplifier capable of connecting both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges to your au...
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$2,995.00| /Plinius - P100 - Phono Preamplifier
PliniusThis compact little unit packs a powerful punch. Delivering on style as well as acoustic performance, the P100 joins the Plinius range, proving tha...
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$3,295.00| /Plinius - Koru - Phono Preamplifier
PliniusBoth Single Ended and Balanced Output signals are catered for and with passive high frequency and active low frequency equalisation the Koru Phono ...
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$3,749.00| /Electrocompaniet - ECP-2 - MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
ElectrocompanietWith the renewed international enthusiasm for the vinyl format, a world-class phono preamplifier or RIAA stage is more important in a reference set...
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$4,295.00| /PS Audio - Stellar Phono Preamplifier
PS AudioWhen PS engineer Darren Myers set his sights on building the best phono stage PS Audio has ever produced, he had his work cut out for him. With the...
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$4,995.00| /Clearaudio - Balance V2 - Phono Preamplifier
ClearaudioAs listening maturity increases, so do the demands of analog music lovers. It is precisely this eloquent target group that is dedicated to the inno...
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$4,999.00| /Electrocompaniet - ECI 3 - Integrated Amplifier
ElectrocompanietHigh performance, fully balanced Integrated Amplifier The Electrocompaniet ECI 3 is a DC coupled high performance, fully balanced, remote controlle...
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