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 ...

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 ...

Rega’s Aos MC borrows from the company’s $7000 reference phono stage at around $2300. Is it the new sweet spot for serious MC vinyl fans?

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 ...

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 ...

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’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 ...

Vinyl continues to boom. After being nearly extinct in the early 2000s, its popularity has skyrocketed over the last ten-plus years (oddly, at the same time as music streaming). People are captivated ...

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 ...

Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types. The ...