The Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp is $150. With loading for both MCs and MM cartridges. And it’s made in America. Before today, the Schiit Mani phono preamplifier sat rather comfortably on our “Best ...

The road to being an audiophile is a long one, and one stop along the way is getting a preamp. The thing is that good preamps tend to be rather expensive. Well, there are companies out there like ...

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 ...

Q: I want to improve my record playback system. Would I be better off spending $150 to $200 on a better phono pre-amp for my original 1973 Pioneer PL-115 turntable, or should I spend $300 on a new ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

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 ...

A phono preamp is a vital component of your turntable system, even if you don’t know it. Generally the smallest and most affordable, it may be built into your turntable itself. Owing to its relatively ...