Audiophile Newbie pt. 4 - Phono

What does the term "phono" actually mean? And what is the purpose of a "phono preamp"?

jwilsco09-21-2015 5:31pm

justinw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 09-21-2015 at 06:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you checked Wikipedia? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phono
justinw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 10-23-2015 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jwilsco Some newer (cheaper) turntables have a phono preamp built in.
justinw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 10-23-2015 at 04:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah @lowrider57 seems to have a good description.