The first is that a turntable will always need a phono stage and a stereo amplifier in between it and the speakers to make a sound. These elements can be found in individual boxes if you're gunning ...

There’s also an easy workaround. These days, many turntables and speaker systems come with integrated components (like a phono preamplifier or amplifier) that make listening to vinyl hassle-free. For ...

That’s because most turntables, unlike CD players, deliver an audio signal without inherently raising it to the correct level for your receiver and speakers. Phono preamps solve this problem by ...

Admittedly, part of the fun of building your own vinyl hi-fi system is having the freedom of choice when it comes to picking your own turntable, amplifier, phono preamp and speakers. You have full ...

You've learned that something's missing from your turntable, amplifier, or powered speakers — something called a phono input, phono preamp, or phono stage. Here's the deal: a turntable's ...

Also called a phono stage, this component is essential for the playback of vinyl records. It raises your turntable's audio output to make it compatible with line-level amplifiers and delivers a sound ...

Turntables, on the other hand ... giving you the freedom to build a custom setup with your own phono preamp, amp, and speakers. Whether you're new to vinyl or a seasoned audiophile, our expert ...

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Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 turntable features an acrylic chassis and platter to minimize resonance, delivering a clean and precise sound.

There is a caveat, though. To connect your turntable with a Sonos speaker or system, you will either need one that has a built-in phono preamp (like the one pictured above) or you'll need to buy ...

But if you're on a tighter budget, and/or don't have too much space, a turntable connected to powered or active speakers makes a lot of sense (just don't forget about the necessary phono stage in ...