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So I picked up a new phono preamp recently, a Pro-Ject Tube Box S2. It's a nice unit and sounds great, but I've noticed that I'm getting a low-level buzz from its outputs. (It's definitely a buzz, not ...

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 ...

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If your music system includes a turntable, a phono preamp is a must-have component in the product chain. Also called a phono stage, it is essential for the playback of vinyl records. A phono stage is ...

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