To integrate one of your tube preamps' phono stages with your pre/pro, run your turntable into that tube preamp's phono inputs, with its input selector (or record selector if it has one) left set to phono, and then take the "TAPE OUT" outputs (also known as "REC OUT" or "LINE OUT" outputs) into an unused stereo line input on your pre/pro (NOT the phono input, if it has one). The tube preamp will be providing pre-preamplification and phono equalization, but its volume control and output amplification stage will be bypassed, effectively turning it into a phonostage. (Keep in mind that in order for the tubed unit to operate properly, you will still have to keep it outfitted with good correct tubes in all the tube sockets ; it's not OK to just remove the line-stage gain and output buffer tubes from the circuit, even though you won't actually be using them to drive an amplifier.)
Turntable suggestions
I am currently building my first high-end system. I would like to add vinyl to the mix and would like suggestions for a turntable. My budget would be around $1000.00 although spending less would not bother me one bit. Suggestions for a phono stage are also welcome.
My system right now is a Rotel RSX-1055 pre/pro integrated, Thiel CS2.4 for main and a Sony DVD/CD player that will soon be upgraded. I am going to be trading in for a Bryston SP1.7 pre/pro and most likely high power Rotel amps. I will eventually go 5.1 channel surround.
I also have a Dynaco PAS-2, Dynaco Stereo 70 amp, and a Conrad Johnson PV-7 preamp that could all be utilized with my system. Both the CJ and Dynaco preamps have a phono stage. I have to find a good way to integrate all of my gear...if possible. I would love to get tube sound with vinyl and easily switch to SS gear for the rest of my playback which will consist of SACD, Redbook and movies. I think this is going to be a real adventure getting all of this to mate. What fun!
My system right now is a Rotel RSX-1055 pre/pro integrated, Thiel CS2.4 for main and a Sony DVD/CD player that will soon be upgraded. I am going to be trading in for a Bryston SP1.7 pre/pro and most likely high power Rotel amps. I will eventually go 5.1 channel surround.
I also have a Dynaco PAS-2, Dynaco Stereo 70 amp, and a Conrad Johnson PV-7 preamp that could all be utilized with my system. Both the CJ and Dynaco preamps have a phono stage. I have to find a good way to integrate all of my gear...if possible. I would love to get tube sound with vinyl and easily switch to SS gear for the rest of my playback which will consist of SACD, Redbook and movies. I think this is going to be a real adventure getting all of this to mate. What fun!