{"title":"Turntable Pre-Amplifiers","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"wft6l\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eTurntable Pre-Amplifiers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eBrowse our range of turntable pre-amplifiers at Deck Converters, including phono preamps for vinyl decks, DJ turntables, home audio systems and recording setups. A turntable pre-amplifier, also known as a phono preamp or phono stage, boosts the low-level signal from a turntable so it can be used with mixers, amplifiers, active speakers or audio interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eMany turntables output a phono-level signal, which is much quieter than a standard line-level signal. Without a suitable phono preamp, your turntable may sound very quiet, thin or distorted when connected to equipment that does not have a dedicated phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eA good turntable pre-amplifier helps deliver a cleaner, stronger signal, making it an important accessory for vinyl listening, DJ setups, sampling, recording and home audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hbasls\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003ePhono Preamps for Turntables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eTurntable pre-amplifiers are useful when connecting a vinyl deck to equipment without a built-in phono input. This may include powered speakers, modern amplifiers, audio interfaces, recorders, DJ controllers or mixers with line-level inputs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eOur turntable pre-amplifier range may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lmpw46\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003ePhono preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2sn5e1\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eMM phono stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gfzcab\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eTurntable pre-amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vgiww6\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eVinyl preamps for home audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gvwfnp\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003ePreamps for DJ turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13pke0i\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eUSB phono preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j6laj1\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eRecording preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gbvq9k\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eCompact preamps for active speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1irva41\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eRCA phono preamp adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ol1zob\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eTurntable connection accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"g2k1xh\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eWhen Do You Need a Turntable Pre-Amplifier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eYou may need a turntable pre-amplifier if your amplifier, mixer, controller or speakers do not have a dedicated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003ePHONO\u003c\/strong\u003e input. If your turntable is connected to a standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eAUX\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eCD\u003c\/strong\u003e input and sounds extremely quiet, a phono preamp is usually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eSome turntables have a built-in preamp, often with a switch labelled \u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003ePHONO \/ LINE\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your turntable is set to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can usually connect directly to line-level inputs. If it is set to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003ePHONO\u003c\/strong\u003e, it needs a phono input or external pre-amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12fcay7\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xhrccc\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eVinyl turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cg32ra\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eDJ turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o8902n\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eTechnics SL-1200 \/ SL-1210 setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v2gl2j\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003ePioneer DJ \/ AlphaTheta turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"am3l0n\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eHome audio systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebiqyz\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eActive speaker setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1woggo8\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eAudio interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o0eril\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eSampling and recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j8a78v\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eMixers without phono inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uz2v6t\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eAmplifiers without phono inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"31j26h\" data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eChoosing the Right Phono Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eWhen choosing a turntable pre-amplifier, check whether your cartridge is moving magnet or moving coil. Most DJ and standard hi-fi turntables use moving magnet cartridges, often listed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eMM\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some higher-end hi-fi cartridges use moving coil, listed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eMC\u003c\/strong\u003e, and require a compatible preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eFor DJ and home setups, a compact MM phono preamp is usually suitable. For recording vinyl or connecting to studio equipment, you may want a model with low noise, solid build quality and reliable RCA connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3500\"\u003eIf you are unsure which turntable pre-amplifier you need, contact Deck Converters with your turntable, cartridge and amplifier or speaker model, and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1mpc0g\" data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"f2gmb3\" data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eWhat does a turntable pre-amplifier do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003eA turntable pre-amplifier boosts the low-level phono signal from a turntable to line level, so it can be used with amplifiers, mixers, active speakers or recording equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e36sas\" data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003eDo I need a preamp for my turntable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003eYou need a preamp if your turntable outputs a phono signal and your amplifier, mixer or speakers do not have a dedicated phono input. If your turntable has a built-in preamp, you may not need an external one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qninyt\" data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4019\"\u003eWhy is my turntable very quiet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eIf your turntable sounds very quiet when connected to a line, AUX or CD input, it probably needs a phono preamp. Turntables with phono output are much quieter than normal line-level audio sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1o6v5zx\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003eWhat is the difference between phono and line?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4446\"\u003ePhono is the low-level signal produced by many turntables. Line is the stronger signal used by most audio equipment, such as CD players, mixers, active speakers and amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6ahyc\" data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4505\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly to active speakers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003eOnly if the turntable has a built-in preamp or the active speakers have a phono input. Otherwise, you will need an external turntable pre-amplifier between the turntable and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eel488\" data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eWhat is an MM phono preamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4856\"\u003eAn MM phono preamp is designed for moving magnet cartridges, which are commonly used on DJ turntables and many standard vinyl decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yfjvs6\" data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4888\"\u003eWhat is an MC phono preamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"5066\"\u003eAn MC phono preamp is designed for moving coil cartridges, which are usually found on higher-end hi-fi turntable setups. Always check cartridge compatibility before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d5sydo\" data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5115\"\u003eCan I use a phono preamp with DJ turntables?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5117\" data-end=\"5218\"\u003eYes, a phono preamp can be used with DJ turntables when connecting to equipment without phono inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3pzum4\" data-start=\"5220\" data-end=\"5260\"\u003eDo Technics turntables need a preamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5432\"\u003eClassic Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210 turntables normally output a phono-level signal, so they need either a mixer\/amplifier with phono inputs or an external phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14xh6y6\" data-start=\"5434\" data-end=\"5478\"\u003eCan a phono preamp improve sound quality?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5642\"\u003eYes, a good-quality phono preamp can help provide a cleaner, stronger signal with lower noise, especially when compared with very basic or poorly matched preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ultra-compact-preamplifier-with-level-volume-control-turntable-input-rca-output-1-4-trs-output","title":"Préamplificateur ultra-compact avec contrôle de volume, entrée platine vinyle, sortie RCA, sortie TRS 1\/4\"","description":"\u003cb\u003ePréamplificateur ultra-compact avec contrôle de volume, entrée platine, sortie RCA, sortie TRS 1\/4''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe préamplificateur phono est un préamplificateur phono de qualité professionnelle pour platines vinyles. 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