Built in phono stages are really designed for when no other suitable preamp is available...or for DJ use...they are often of poor quality due to cost constraints...even a modest NAD, rotel, Project, etc will easily outperform one...that being said....I find most phono stages in receivers/amps, vintage or otherwise, to be acceptable to exceptional....
starter TT moving anolog.
Hi All,
I'm finally ready to build an analog front end. The "Pro-ject debut carbon"," or the Music hall USB 1 " for reason of affordability and built in phono stages while I amass enough vinyl to justify an up grade (analog) TT, stylist,arm,phono pre amp etc. this will be built into my current system; Meridian 508 (24 bit) CD player>Pass labs X0.2 Pre amp> pass labs X350.5amp> Thiel 3.6 speakers.I figure this is a good baby step until I can get a foothold on gear and Vinyl. Is this a good choice? Are their equal or better Turntables with built in phono stages to suit me for now? Advise and discussion welcomed. Thank you
I'm finally ready to build an analog front end. The "Pro-ject debut carbon"," or the Music hall USB 1 " for reason of affordability and built in phono stages while I amass enough vinyl to justify an up grade (analog) TT, stylist,arm,phono pre amp etc. this will be built into my current system; Meridian 508 (24 bit) CD player>Pass labs X0.2 Pre amp> pass labs X350.5amp> Thiel 3.6 speakers.I figure this is a good baby step until I can get a foothold on gear and Vinyl. Is this a good choice? Are their equal or better Turntables with built in phono stages to suit me for now? Advise and discussion welcomed. Thank you