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post #1 of 6
7/8/07 at 12:10am
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When I connect my turntable to a Power Amp
will i need a phono stage?

thanks,

Matt
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post #2 of 6
7/8/07 at 12:58am
The output of a turntable is very low, so I think you'll need the phono stage in between to boost the signal. You might as well find a preamp with a phono stage built in, you'll have source switching and volume control as well.
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post #3 of 6
7/8/07 at 1:04am
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Originally Posted by voxr3m View Post
The output of a turntable is very low, so I think you'll need the phono stage in between to boost the signal. You might as well find a preamp with a phono stage built in, you'll have source switching and volume control as well.

i already have a nad pp2 phono stage, I was curious if I needed to keep it or not.

sounds like i do!

thanks for the speedy reply
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post #4 of 6
7/9/07 at 7:11pm
Yes, you will most likely need a phono stage and the NAD you have should suffice.
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post #5 of 6
7/9/07 at 7:17pm
The phono stage also does RIAA equalization in addition to boost gain.
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post #6 of 6
7/9/07 at 9:20pm
You are fortunate that Ebay is loaded with inexpensive chinese phono preamps with RIAA equalization that are actually quite good for around $20 that can plug into your line level inputs.
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