[onyu]

OK since 2 weeks i've got a Stax Lambda Nova Signature and SRM-T1S and I love it.

I have a Pioneer Laserdisc LD-950 as cdplayer and a Pioneer PL-514 turntable that i found in the basement.

Hooked first a cheap ass prodisma dvdplayer on it as cdplayer but copy protected cd's don't play well you hear clicks and stuff so i hooked the ld on it and it plays pretty well.
I guess it is far from high end stuff but it will do for now.

The tt is plugged directly into the stax amp and the volume is very low when i play.
I think i should add a preamp. Any recommedations on phono preamps?
i also want to change the needle / cardridge because i think is still is the first one.
Any suggestions that are a good match for the pioneer under 100$?

sorry for asking things that have been asked zillions times before

thanks

onyu

 

[tbonner1]

You need a phono preamp to increase the gain and provide RIAA equalization.

You can spend more
http://cgi.ebay.com/YS-AUDIO-CONCERT...QQcmdZViewItem

or less
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stereo-phono-pre...QQcmdZViewItem

The cheap units are not bad these days. Look on Audio Asylum for threads on what is the best inexpensive phono preamps.

 

[TheVinylRipper]

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Originally Posted by onyu /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK since 2 weeks i've got a Stax Lambda Nova Signature and SRM-T1S and I love it.

I'm turning green with envy, I want Stax but don't have Stax money.

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The tt is plugged directly into the stax amp and the volume is very low when i play. I think i should add a preamp. Any recommedations on phono preamps? i also want to change the needle / cardridge because i think is still is the first one. Any suggestions that are a good match for the pioneer under 100$?

Here is an NAD preamp/tuner/combo going for a very nice price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NAD-917-tuner-pr...QQcmdZViewItem

Cartridge?

AT440MLa is what I would buy in that price range. They are about $85 plus shipping.

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merc...tegory_Code=A3