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Title: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: BigB on December 10, 2024, 03:10:46 AM
Hello.
I have just downloaded the Pro version of Vinyl Studio.
I am in Australia and want to get a phono Pre-amp. I would like some suggestions on a good unit,Mid range or just above.
I don't need to spend a lot of Dollars at the moment as i'm new to this. I would like to know what pre-amp is compattable with the software as some of the units here i am not sure about. They don't give you much information.
I have a audio-technica AT-LP60X Turntable and using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy Rx Soundcard.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Sincerley
Brian.
Title: Re: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on December 10, 2024, 07:47:03 PM
Hi,

Presumably your soundcard has a line-in socket, so you don't need a USB device.  This gives you a lot of choice and I would shop around for a conventional preamp (as opposed to a USB one) that suits your budget.  You might find something on eBay.
Title: Re: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: BigB on December 12, 2024, 02:41:18 AM
Thank You
Title: Re: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: LtMandella on December 21, 2024, 01:38:27 AM
I have been very happy with my IFI ZEN phono preamp.  Very reasonably priced, supports low and high MC as well as MM cartridges, and has a rumble filter.

Sounds incredible to my ears with an AT OC9 XEN MC cartridge...
Title: Re: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: Damien on January 16, 2025, 04:45:43 PM
I've been using the Rolls VP29. Its very basic but does exactly what I need it to do and I think it sounds great. I'm using it along side a Korg DS-DAC 10R so I can record inside VS using DSD and its been solid. No issues at all.
Title: Re: Phono Pre-amp
Post by: BigB on January 29, 2025, 02:56:24 AM
Sorry about the delay in replying.
Thank you all for the information. It has given me something to think about.
Regards
Brian.