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Phono preamp question

I'm slowly trying to upgrade my vinyl system to something that could be considered moderately decent, not necessarily high end. I have an older full feature preamp and am thinking in getting a separate phono preamp. I'm assuming the phono preamp would need to be connected to one of the line inputs. Would my preamp be the weak link if I get a good phono preamp to use with my existing preamp? Can a phono preamp be connected directly to the amplifier? FWIW, the preamp is an Adcom GTP-750. Thanks.
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donvito101
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FYI: A passive preamp will not work with a phono stage to drive a power amp. A few mv from a cartridge is not enough to drive a power amp that needs volts. You will never get any volume doing that.Take a look at the input sensitivity of any power amp and you will see it is rated in volts!
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kalali OP
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I have a NAD preamp in my other system which appears to have a more sophisticated phono stage which I have never tried. That might be good enough for this system and it would give me the excuse I need to finally get a tube line stage for my most frequency used system(s). Win win, I guess.

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vair68robert
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Kalali
There is a Simaudio 110lp for 420.00  free shipping on Ebay.
I bought mine used as well as most of my equipment.

As for the FYI  info from another post it is a mute issue with my system,
You didn't mention what amp you are using ,
so if it is a low powered one then you would need a powered preamp.

I am thinking about a tube phono preamp ,
so far it's a Deware , Tavish Manley or Rogue .

Good Luck and Enjoy





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mechans
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I feel compelled to repeat what the others have said get a legitimate phono stage and patch it through to a regular preamp.  There are a ton of preamps to choose from you're pick you like and can afford.  I will make a specific phono stage recommendation think about a Graham Slee.   I
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