Can I run my CD Player through a Phono Preamp?


I only have a single source and am currently running through a passive controller. There seems to be lots of phono preamps out there in my price range. Will the gain be too much? Perhaps a MM vs. a MC would be better?? If this is not possible, I'd be very interested in the technical reasons why - always trying to understand and learn from you folks. Thanx in advance.
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If you are asking about the "pre pre" phono stages, (which are exclusivly for amplifiying a phono cartridge signal to be stronge enough to be used by a Line Level preamp) no you cannot, for the reasons mentioned above.
But if you are writing about using a full preamp that includes a phono stage, yes you can.
I just want it to be clear that many, many preamps that include a phono stage will work fine with any other equipment too. The preamps with a phono stage also handle 'line level' inputs such as a CD player.