Is there a difference between a microphono and phono preamp?
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.
510283
Yes. Phono preamps have a specific equalization curve applied. There are also differences in the amount of amplification needed and probably the input impedance.
510284
I think the "micro" in this product name specifically refers to its actual size.
1487482
you are not answering the question. phono, not phone(headset jack). Does it have a pre-amp so it will take a record player with a low impedance cartridge?
1927615
The Cambridge is definitely a better preamp than the one in a standard receiver. Whether or not you can hear the difference will depend on how much better it is than the preamp in your Marantz. I would say that if your Marantz is near their top of the line quality, then you might not hear much improvement. If it is a budget quality model, you would probably notice an improvement. Obviously, your phono cartridge quality will make a world of difference also. Good luck!!! PS Be careful to order a preamp that plays the type of cartridge you have- moving coil or moving magnet. I bought the Cambridge that can play both, but some units don't.
82372
Unfortunately this is not a phono pre-amp, you would need to purchase one separately.
1774335
Well, basically analog output is what you have with vinyl playing and all those others platforms that you've mentioned are digital. So, analog have a much lower signal output coming from the stylus and VP130 PRE-amplifies it to a acceptable level. If you really want a brutal loud sound kicking in your lungs, you will need a good class "A" tube AMPLIFIER after the VP130 pre-amplifies it. Got it?
900614
Yes, it does have a built in phono preamp. You can hook up to any receiver or amp.
129783
Yes it has a PreAmp, in the back side there is a switch to change from Phono to Line, line is for the preamp. Regards.
787647
Yes they have a phono input via minijack. However if the turntable has no preamp then the signal level from the pickup cartridge on the pickup arm will need a phono preamp which is normal. Amplifiers with a 'phono' input have these built in but self powered speakers never have this. These speakers are very good for vinyl.
1301960
FOR CERTAIN this will not work properly with a phono out. You will need a pre amp or a turntable with a built in pre amp.
2146835
No. Don't listen to Greg. Greg is not your friend. Greg is nobody's friend. If your receiver has a phono stage, that means it has a built in preamp.
1467348
This is a phono preamp, what you use if your preamp or receiver does not have a phono input, its for your turntable. The accessory input can be used if you don't have a sufficient number of inputs on your preamp/receiver, but there's only one extra input beyond the phono.
839039
I would use the appropriate tube number that your preamp requires. Guitar tubes have hardness ratings so that you can get a tube that breaks up (distorts) at lower or higher volume. A phono preamp, I would think, should have as clean a sound as you can get through the entire volume range. If your pre amp requires a 12AX7 preamp tube then I would get the hardest rating. Usually lower number ratings,2,3,4, break up earlier than the higher number ratings of 8 & 9. Hope this helps.
2080713
Aux! Phono pre amps boost the signal to regular line level. If you plug it into phono it will be very loud and may blow speakers.
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
1840509
Theres many analog in and out jacks on the back panel. There's none however for phono... hope this helps you...
1382309
It's an integrated amp, so you don't normally need a pre-amp. However there is no phono stage so you would need one for your turntable in order to bring the sound from the vinyl back to RIAA standard. Good speaker cables, too, obviously.
167701
There is a preamp, but a phono preamp that amplifies phono output to line level. You still need a stereo amplifier to make proper sounding