new to phono.. Can I hook one up to my preamp?


Hello Guys,

I am new to the analog world of records and I have a quick question. I am currently running a Krell KAV-250p preamp that does not have a designated "phono input" on the back. It is equipped with RCA jacks and XLR inputs. If I buy a nice turn table can I use this preamp with it? Does the preamp have to have a designated phono input?

Thanks
madison
madmanbmw

Showing 1 response by zenieth

Madmanbmw,

You can add a phono pre amp to your existing pre amp. You'll be hooking in to another source selection that isn't being used like tape, aux, CD, ect. You can buy a really good phono pre like a Lehmann Black Cube and keep your existing pre amp. You could go the other route and get a pre amp with a built in phono stage but you'll spend more money and poosibly not end up with something as good as the Black Cube. I run a cube through my existing pre amp that already has a phono stage. But the Black Cube is superior to my built in unit. Another thing that's important is the proper loading of the pre amp to the cartridge. If I can help ....... just ask!