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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parasound, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of high-end audio components, has announced that it is now shipping the first production samples of its much-anticipated John Curl designed Halo JC 3 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A lot of things go into making your turntable and record ...

The Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp is $150. With loading for both MCs and MM cartridges. And it’s made in America. Before today, the Schiit Mani phono preamplifier sat rather comfortably on our “Best ...

It's a more streamlined, more affordable version of the brand's $6,000 flagship.

Q: I need a phono preamp for a Denon high-output moving-coil cartridge. What would you recommend for under $500? A: A high-output moving-coil cartridge will work with any phono preamp with a moving ...