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Phono Preamp Comparison

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Cambridge Audio Solo
B

39 reviews

$202
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$229
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$349
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cambridgeaudio
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#163 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for performance and value
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Good bang for your buck
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Excellent sound quality
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Uses a moving magnet only
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Comes with a power cord and power supply
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Cambridge Audio Alva Duo
B

29 reviews

$315
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crutchfield
$349
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$349
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#176 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Sleek and stylish design
Versatile with headphone amp and L/R balance
Some reviewers experienced feedback when using it as a preamp connector
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U-Turn Audio Pluto 2
B

37 reviews

$109
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$109
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uturnaudio
Simple and easy to set up
Compatibility with various turntables and speakers
Some reviewers caution against inaccurate sound profiles on YouTube
Fosi Audio Box X2
B

42 reviews

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#150 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for a cheap good sounding preamp
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Smooth and even sound quality
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Easy to use
Ifi Zen
B

117 reviews

Adjustable VTA and EQ
Built-in phono preamp is well-regarded
U-Turn Pluto 2
B

38 reviews

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#48 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Simple and easy to set up
Comparable to more expensive preamps in its price range
Input capacitance of cartridge and appropriate cables need to be considered for optimal sound quality
Behringer PP400
B

47 reviews

$50
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#115 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Easy setup
Compact and well-constructed
Some users report issues with hum
ART DJ Pre II
B

33 reviews

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#21 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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#87 most mentioned
Reddit · r/BudgetAudiophile
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Great for the price
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Rubber legs to not mar furniture
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Clear to a point
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Needs to be turned past 8 but then the sound goes all fuzzy
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Background hiss is detectable at high gain
Pro-Ject Tube Box S2
B

47 reviews

$499
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upscaleaudio
$499
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#113 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for those who want a more analytical and clear sound
Pyle PP444
B

41 reviews

$18
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Amazon
$15
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#127 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for people who have an old turntable
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Good value for the price
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Easy to set up
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Some features are not adjustable
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Not good for people who want to speed up or slow down their records
Rega Fono Mini A2D
B

38 reviews

$195
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hifiheaven
$195
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ebay (USED)
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#100 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
Improved sound quality over built-in phono stages
USB output for digitizing vinyl records
No power switch
Pro-Ject Phono Box S2
C

43 reviews

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#65 most mentioned
Reddit · r/turntables
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Great for vinyl enthusiasts
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Good sound quality
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Easy to use
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Two banks of switches
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Instructions are terrible
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