Review of the NEW Updated ANK L5 Phono Stage!! What a Beast!
Feb 12, 2025 · What a BEAST!! Comprehensive "2-Author " Review of the new ANK L5 Phono Pre-Amp. This review will include my prospective as the owner of the new ANK L5 as well as good input …
Phono PreAmp Recommendations - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Dec 5, 2024 · MC cartridge. Trying phono stages was a good journey with some cartridges to match. Not easy task, but why not. In the end the brands war ended for me. Now appreciating the new optical …
Phono pre-amp gain: Why does it matter? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Dec 3, 2020 · Phono pre-amp gain: Why does it matter? Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Gumbo72203, Dec 3, 2020.
Phono preamp vs Phono stage on integrated amp - Steve Hoffman …
Dec 24, 2019 · Phono preamp vs Phono stage on integrated amp Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Andrecrabtree, Dec 24, 2019.
Proper Cartridge Loading Can Make a Big Difference
Feb 6, 2018 · The loading inside a solid-state phono stage is literally just a ceramic disc capacitor and a resistor hooked across the input. You can add to these values by using external loading plugs, or …
Phono preamp in the $500 range new or used? - Steve Hoffman Music …
Dec 2, 2025 · I'm going to add a Sony PS-X500 Biotracer turntable to my family room system and want a decent phono preamp in the $500 new/used range. I understand...
MC Cartridge and Phono Pre-amp for dummies - Steve Hoffman Music …
Feb 28, 2021 · MC Cartridge and Phono Pre-amp for dummies Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Donelaitis, Feb 28, 2021.
Phono stages - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 2, 2025 · It is a Phono amplifier with a difference, given its ability to convert the analogue signal to digital mode, if recording vinyl records is of interest to you. The DS functionality will also, I am sure, …
Would I benefit from an external phono stage (specifically the Mani 2 ...
Dec 21, 2025 · Hey y'all, I'm considering getting a Schitt Mani 2 phono stage to upgrade from the built in phono pre in my Sansui G-7500. I'm running a SL-1200mk3d,...
Do I really need a Phono Stage? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Dec 12, 2025 · The built in high quality phono stages are identical in A-858 and A-757 (the same built in phono stage also came with the A-656 and A-447 models) with the same specs for both MM and MC …