Pre-Amp & Amp for Phono

[WndrBr3d]

I'm looking to set back up my turn table now that I have room in my new place. I already have two floor standing Infinity speakers (4", 1").

I'm looking for a good phono pre and a class A or AB amp for it.

I'm sort of a novice when it comes to working with phono, so I'm open to suggestions. My budget is under $2,000.

Thoughts oh wise lurkers of the forums??

 

[Seth=L]

I'm looking to set back up my turn table now that I have room in my new place. I already have two floor standing Infinity speakers (4", 1").

I'm looking for a good phono pre and a class A or AB amp for it.

I'm sort of a novice when it comes to working with phono, so I'm open to suggestions. My budget is under $2,000.

Thoughts oh wise lurkers of the forums??

Which Interlude speakers do you have?

You are looking to have a stereo rig for Phono only? You wanting to stick with simple solid state or try dabbling with tubes.

 

[Gimpy Ric]

*Taken from Emotiva Website* $1299.00

Emotiva’s Reference Audio Series RSP-1 preamplifier is specifically designed for the modern two channel enthusiast and supports all analog source components. It features tape and external processor loops and comes equipped with both RCA or XLR balanced outputs. Outputs can be configured for full range applications or bi-amped applications with internal high pass and low pass active crossover outputs; ideal for 2.1 systems. Of course, the RSP-1 supports both moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges. And yes, it has a headphone output!

The companion RPA-1 two channel power amplifier features our elegant EPM design topology for uncompromising fidelity. In a tribute to the past, we've installed beautiful analog power meters. Conservatively rated at 200 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms in a dual mono configuration, the RPA-1 is the perfect companion to the RSP-1

While these products share the striking cosmetic appearance of the Professional Theater Series, make no mistake, these components are all about two channel, all about music, and all about what got us interested in home theater audio systems in the first place.

Unfortunately, a pair of reference speakers and an easy chair are not included.

 

[WndrBr3d]

Which Interlude speakers do you have?

You are looking to have a stereo rig for Phono only?

I have two IL30's which I'll be using.

And yes, I plan on setting it up on a table with my Stanton turn table. It'll be for casual listening or when company comes over. I listen to Jazz mostly on it.

 

[WndrBr3d]

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My only concern with a lot of the pre's out there is how they handle the phono input.

Does anyone have information on how phono signals get amplified to line level??

What are the risks and things to watch out for??