Phono PreAmp Recommendations - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Dec 5, 2024 · MC cartridge. Trying phono stages was a good journey with some cartridges to match. Not easy task, but why not. In the end the brands war ended for me. Now appreciating the new optical …
New phono cable suggestions - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
May 28, 2020 · New phono cable suggestions Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by draden1, May 28, 2020.
Phono cable vs RCA cable - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Mar 12, 2025 · Hello, I would like to ask if marketed RCA phono cables are actually the same than audio RCA cables, and just add a ground cable
Phono preamp vs Phono stage on integrated amp - Steve Hoffman …
Dec 24, 2019 · Phono preamp vs Phono stage on integrated amp Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Andrecrabtree, Dec 24, 2019.
Ways to record turntable audio from my phono stage
Nov 24, 2025 · I currently have a Cambridge Audio Alva Duo hooked into my Cambridge AXR100 receiver, and I'm looking to record the audio from the phono stage and...
Phono preamp in the $500 range new or used? - Steve Hoffman Music …
Dec 2, 2025 · I'm going to add a Sony PS-X500 Biotracer turntable to my family room system and want a decent phono preamp in the $500 new/used range. I understand...
Proper Cartridge Loading Can Make a Big Difference
Feb 6, 2018 · The loading inside a solid-state phono stage is literally just a ceramic disc capacitor and a resistor hooked across the input. You can add to these values by using external loading plugs, or …
Looking for a phono preamp with two inputs - Steve Hoffman Music …
Oct 12, 2024 · Looking for a phono preamp with two inputs Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Oelewapper, Oct 12, 2024.
Phono stages - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 2, 2025 · It is a Phono amplifier with a difference, given its ability to convert the analogue signal to digital mode, if recording vinyl records is of interest to you. The DS functionality will also, I am sure, …
Pro’s and Cons tube phono preamps - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 18, 2020 · seriously considering purchasing an Icon2 phono preamp and just wanted some feedback on tube phono preamps before committing to the purchase.