Review on Pyle Phono Turntable Preamp - Compact Audio Phonograph Preamplifier with RCA Input, RCA Output & Low Noise Operation, Powered by 12V DC Adapter - PP999, Black by Amy Fuhrman

If your turntable doesn't have a built in preamp (which many older turntables don't) you will need one unless your receiver has a phonograph input (which many newer turntables don't have). not have). t). You can spend thousands of dollars on a phono stage, but it doesn't have to be. This is for audiophiles who are the odd and controversial crowd. Unless you've spent thousands of dollars on a receiver and speakers, you probably won't notice much of a difference between them and something less expensive. And let's face it, the function of a preamp is simply to boost the phono signal to line level without altering it. If you want to change the sound in any way, you can do that elsewhere. My turntable has a preamp inside, but I wanted something that would give me a cleaner sound than standard units. It does the job superbly. Connection is very simple - connect the player to the input of the preamp, and then connect the output of the preamp to the receiver. Plug the preamp's power supply into a wall outlet and you're done. If your turntable has a ground wire, you must connect it to the 12V GND pin of your preamp to avoid hum in the audio signal. YES, the latest version of this preamp has a ground clip with a handy thumbscrew for easy operation! If you have an older model without a terminal, you can loosen one of the case screws and attach a ground wire underneath. So the price is right, the performance is right and installation is easy. Pyle also gives you a 1 year warranty if you register the product and I think if it crosses the 1 year mark it's unlikely to fail for at least a few more years after that. But you know what I think is best? No power LED! Many cheaper pocket products like this tend to have a blindingly bright LED that stays on all the time, presumably to add to the perceived value. Most reviewers seem to agree with me that this is nothing more than an annoyance. Especially with devices that can't be turned off without unplugging the power cord, when something needs to be as discreet as a preamp, it shouldn't be a glare. If I had to, I would be willing to pay MORE for a preamp without a power LED. Kudos to Pyle for not wasting her and our money on such frivolity. All in all, if you just need something to hook up your turntable and don't see yourself spending a ton of money for a solution, this is a great product for you. !