So do you need a separate preamp for this thing? I see switched RCA inputs (?) and a volume (?). No tone controls, etc???
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No, you don't need a separate preamp for this amplifier. It has built in preamp already. For vintage amplifier they added tone control like bass, mid-bass, treble. But the modern tube amplifier is set up from low to high frequency of tone through modern circuit using high quality capacitors, resistors etc. Just use good quality of speakers at least 90 db and higher wattage.
1090982
Do you have A phono-stage pre-amp hooked up between turntable and amplifier? I've got an old Electro-Accompaniet phono preamp & get lots of volume from my Oris 200 horn speakers
2047729
No. You need an external tool for that like a karaoke machine or a pc to hook into your amp. (which you also need if you don't have, these are just speakers.) I see these kind of questions a lot, and I'm surprised no one really tries to make more casual audio gear. Seems like there's a market for it and it'd be nice to get some new faces into the discussions other than the crazy audiophiles who want to compare 1100 dollar speakers to 90 dollar ones
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Yes you do! It has tonal control and volume control, I use it with a little 5w practice amp if I want to practice loud (people may hear) but most of the time without (it's not as quiet as you would think but won't bother anyone next door) but when plugged in you control all the volume.
658310
Hi, no, you still need an amplified or mini system with phono sockets. Most mini or midi hifis dont enable you to use a recordplayer without a pre amp but you can with this
931094
Sorry, but no, it's a "pre-amp". meaning it then needs to be connected to an amplifier or receiver which in turn are hooked to speakers. These are mainly used to hook up vintage turntables as modern amplifiers no longer have a proper "phono" input.
1035628
There is an output jack hole that says "speaker out". I've tried to connect another speaker through there as well as another preamp and my attempts were unsuccesful. Maybe I was doing it wrong, but it could also be a cheap amplifier. The bluetooth rocks, though.
1977045
Your speaker wires still go to the receiver...The pre-amp is only for your turntable...
1468980
No, you will not need a pre-amp. I have a SONY turntable hooked up to mine as ,works great!
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
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If your turntable does not have an internal preamp, then you will need an external phono preamp prior to input into one of the audio inputs on the receiver. Decent ones are available for about $50: http://www.amazon.com/ART-II-Preamplifier-Outputs-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482
1016928
You need an amp to do it, the RCA jacks only put out pre-amp levels. You can also hook it up to a computer via the USB output.
1608405
There aren't any phono inputs so it's not really a great option. However, you can purchase a separate pre-amp that you can then plug in to any stereo inputs (cd, tape, etc...). Not really the best option, but it is a work around.
1800293
its basically a mixer, no power to speak of, you get a preamp when using the xlr input and the corresponding input thats below it. you need either an amp or powered speakers, Im using some cheap though nice sounding altec lansing monitors. Im going for small, large amps are a pain to carry around!
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Do you need a pre-amp to work with this - connect turntable to pre-amp, connect pre-amp to INport, connect INPort to iMac......
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You shouldn't need a separate preamp since most modern turntables already have preamps built in. So if you want to buy one just in case, do so but it shouldn't be needed.
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Dave there is not a dedicated Phono input. If you want to hook up a turntable you would need to get a pre-amp. I don't think they are very expensive.