Pre amp - Phono stage ?

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Hi Could anyone give me some advice and explanation of phono pre amps and Bang and Olufssen turntables please ? I appreciate some already have a built in pre amp but others do not . My current Linn Sondek is being used with a pretty expensive Project phono stage . I used to have an MC cartridge but now use MM ones . If I buy a B and O turntable that requires a pre amp ( RIAA) what should I buy please ? Or can I continue with my current phono stage ? Many of the RIAA pre amps that appear to be suitable are not too expensive so is it best to go with one of these rather than spending a load of money on a phono stage ? Have I previously been wasting money on an expensive phono stage when a cheap one would do ? Cheers DWW

Location: Tavistock , Devon

DWW
Hi! I have a RIAA I purchased from Sounds Heavenly (sponsor on this site). I use it between my Beogram 2200 and a Beocenter 9300. It works very well and have a good price. You can always try with your current phono stage. /Claes

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