It seems that some buyers also purchase the MS23b phono stage, but not sure what this adds if this is an integrated amp.
325583
This would be a good combination with the MC-13S. You will need a phono amp, as the MC-13S does not have an independent phono stage. You can find good phono amps for less than the MS23b if budget is an issue. I don't have any experience with that unit so cannot make any specific comments, but the Yaqin gear is very good for the money.
325584
A phono stage is not an integrated amp. Here's the answer to what I believe is you question. The Yaqin in itself is a limited integrated amplifier, meaning that it will allow line-level connection inputs from CD or DVD audio, reel to reel, cassette deck, if you choose. The Yaqin also contains a very nice high (final) level amplifier stage to connect direct to speakers. It won't however allow playing of LP phono records unless your LP device already has a built-in pre-amp. Hence the need for a phono pre-amp, if you in fact choose to play LP records from a turn table device, normally of the high-end audiophile variety. Okay, for the phono stage part of the question, phono type cartridge heads, (for example moving coil or moving magnet) produce a very small, high impedance electrical signal that requires a low noise amplifier device which employ a couple of amplifier stages to bring that very small signal to "line level" to be processed by the line-level input pre-amp already contained in the Yaqin. Recall, I said moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges? The reason high end amplifiers such as the Yaqin don't have a phono input already is that there are differences in the electrical outputs (re: RIAA) between the MM and MC cartridges, which would be user selectable to match the phono pre-amp stage, which all means that if you do intend to connect a turn table, you would need to choose a compatible phono pre-amp device for the cartridge that you'll be using. Hope this helps.
325585
It would allow you to hook up a turntable to the amp. Without it you'd need a preamp with a phono stage to get good sound.
1021492
It's all input but just to give you fare warning,I got mine in and I wasn't satisfied. I used a different amp.speakers were loud that it came with but amp was junk
896378
Yes, there is a phono input that is amplified. This was one of my considerations when deciding between this and a Yamaha unit. Am waiting for delivery of my unit now and cannot wait to get it!
403208
Dear Tracy, This will be a good addition to your system. I have been and audiophile for 30 years, and started back in vinyl, and this little amp is great for the price. Be sure to hook the RCA cable input to you AUX, not Phono input. Hope this has been helpful. Good listening. Bill
283814
Yup, footswitch is included (Although don't expect it to be very durable). I would DEFINITELY buy this amp over Fender Blues Junior and Blues Deluxe. Bugera v22 is simply one of the best amps for the price
973986
Your buying a power mixer that has a built-in amplifier. Your not just buying a sound board.
1859068
probably not...what this unit does is amplify the signal from a turntable to a tape deck output because most newer amps don't have a source input for phono.
1240841
It has "phono in" rca's in the back. Just FYI, running it with a Parasound A51 and they are really good together.
1389098
You can tell if your receiver does not have a pre-amp built into it because you will have turn the volume knob way up to get a little sound out.The pyle pro pre-amp will solve this situation. If your receiver has a pre-amp built into it you need to do nothing, if you connect a exterior pre-amp such the pyle to a receiver that already has a built in pre-amp you will get a very loud buss as you are amplifing the IF twice. Usually if a receiver has a built in pre-amp the receiver will have an out put that says "PHONO", if there is no out put that specifically say "PHONO" then your receiver does not have a built in pre-amp and you will need the pyle pro pre-amp. It works quite good.
931092
No. This is a pre amp, it boosts the signal from the phono cartridge to a level that can be used with any standard stereo input (it also does some signal conditioning know as the RIAA standard). The level this boosts to is no where near enough to drive any type of speaker including headphones.
918800
I'm not extremely experienced with different amps, but I have used/owned many. The Clean Tone is good, yet it often needs added volume (as compared to the other tones) in order to serve its purpose.
181053
What you are suggesting will most likely create feedback and/or damage the unit (any brand). If you are using it as a monitor try to get your input feed from the PA. If you can't get an isolated monitor mix from the PA then plug your mic into the B205D and use it to reinforce you own stage mix. Run the output to the PA but...Don't loop back!
1606154
You wouldn't add it to your existing amp as it is self powered. You can only use an existing amp if it has the line level sub woofer out...do not feed power out in to it or you will blow it up! It provides a few options for hook up. It has two RCA type connectors that would come from your amp or speakers sub woofer out (make sure the amp doesn't put out power to the sub...just a line signal). The speakers I use are self powered Custom brand mid and high speakers that have a sub woofer out. That is 150 hz cross over and the sub has a rotary dial to select whatever cut off frequency you want...150 or lower so I just set to 150 on the sub. It also has connectors to connect two stereo speakers out which would normally be the matched Pioneer speakers....but I didn't use those....only use the sub for bass and nothing else connected. Impedance of the sub is 8 ohms but that isn't important as it is self powered. You can have it accept the bass output from either one or two speakers. Normally I use this setup for a stereo speakers system for a MIDI instrument. The bass from the instrument is output mostly from one side so only need to connect that one speaker sub woofer out but have used it with both speakers connected...works either way. Note that sub bass is pretty much non directional so no need to have stereo sub woofers....better to pick the best spot for the one speaker. The way that is done is to put the sub woofer where you or the audience will sit and play the music. Move around the room until you hear the best bass response. That location is now where the speaker should go. This isn't always possible but a good rule of thumb. Since I use this for musical performance rather than a home stereo system, I have different needs....but in any case this speaker is a remarkably good one and sounds better than many other high end subs....it is a nice tight, non boomy and no echo bass....so very realistic sound. It is excellent for the drum machine sounds and low musical bass I use in my performance.
510282
Yes, and the difference can be significant. Phono signal levels are extremely low and require a lot of boost. To complicate further, mic levels vary depending on the type of microphone. In this case, the "micro" in the "microphone" part of the name refers to size, not whether it works with microphones.
2238363
No problem. I use in a one-channel antique jukebox for the phono input. Very few of the modern ones have a phono input anymore and they need a pre-amp. This is a road-warrior amp, and I have used several of them for different projects over the years. One takes the output from my surround sound unit and powers speaker pairs all over the house. Another goo feature is that the off-on switch stays in the position you leave it and can be used in a switched power outlet of a master amp or anything else you want it to respond to. I keep coming back to this amp and have been very happy with them...especially the price and availability. No problem. I use in a one-channel antique jukebox for the phono input. Very few of the modern ones have a phono input anymore and they need a pre-amp. This is a road-warrior amp, and I have used several of them for different projects over the years. One takes the output from my surround sound unit and powers speaker pairs all over the house. Another goo feature is that the off-on switch stays in the position you leave it and can be used in a switched power outlet of a master amp or anything else you want it to respond to. I keep coming back to this amp and have been very happy with... » Read More No problem. I use in a one-channel antique jukebox for the phono input. Very few of the modern ones have a phono input anymore and they need a pre-amp. This is a road-warrior amp, and I have used several of them for different projects over the years. One takes the output from my surround sound unit and powers speaker pairs all over the house. Another goo feature is that the off-on switch stays in the position you leave it and can be used in a switched power outlet of a master amp or anything else you want it to respond to. I keep coming back to this amp and have been very happy with them...especially the price and availability. « Show Less
1187015
For turntable, you do need a separate phono stage or a phono preamp. this is tube integrated amp. thanks
2187975
This phono preamp is specifically for record players. The signal level and EQ is very different from other sources.