The Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamp is ridiculously expensive but it’s also one of the best we’ve ever heard with excellent transparency and musicality. I’m willing to admit that their good ...

The Lindemann Limetree Phono II Preamp delivers superb sonics at a price that is actually affordable for a lot of vinyl listeners. Lindemann is very well versed with digital technology and Class D ...

If your music system includes a turntable, a phono preamp is a must-have component in the product chain. Also called a phono stage, this component is essential for the playback of vinyl records. A ...

Despite a cramped rear panel and relatively plain design, the Zphono XRM packs in all the high-end performance, power and functionality you could ever want from a phono preamp. Why you can trust What ...

I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...

If you’re a big music fan, there’s a decent chance you own a turntable, or are considering buying one. After all, vinyl records have become so popular as a format for listening to music that for the ...

An electronic circuit that amplifies and equalizes the analog output of the cartridge in a phonograph turntable. The output is boosted to a level equivalent to other audio sources such as tapes and ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

A phono preamp is a vital component of your turntable system, even if you don’t know it. Generally the smallest and most affordable, it may be built into your turntable itself. Owing to its relatively ...