If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the ...

Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it. Unlike digital audio, which is basically plug, play, and pray your Wi ...

I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...

An external phono preamp is one of the most upgradable components in any entry-level turntable system. The job of the phono preamp is to take the weak signal from the phono cartridge and amplify it so ...

The Andover SpinStage really shines when used with higher-priced cartridges, but this phono pre-amp can enhance any turntable’s sound, and it can grow with upgrades to your home-audio system. Andover ...

Phono Preamps are very practical for Vinyl Record enthusiasts, but is the $4900 Grimm Audio PW1 worth it? The PW1 has the initials of chief designer Peter van Willenswaard, co-founder of Grimm Audio.

You could argue that the integrated amplifier is arguably the most critical component in modern hi-fi. It combines a power amplifier, a built-in phono preamplifier (which you need to connect a ...

Musical Fidelity has revealed its latest high-end phono preamplifier. The M8x Vinyl builds on the brand's established M6x Vinyl model to deliver what the maker describes as offering "reference-class ...