Pre-Amps/Mixers

Most old turntables only had a phono output, which means you needed a special phono (as opposed to line, tape, aux, dvd, cd) input on your amplifier. A phono signal is much weaker than a line signal and so you need to boost it, which means that most amps with a phono input have a little pre-amp attached to that channel to boost the signal. You can do this with the PP400 below

All the Audio-Technica turntables we sell have pre-amps in them, so you don't need to boost the signal with a pre-amp but you might want to control volume and plug some other sound sources into the same speakers. You can do this with the XENYX 302.

XENYX 302 USB
Mixer- $109

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 Bung this guy in between your deck and speakers to allow you to 1) plug more things in 2) control the volume easily and 3) place your speakers far away by simply buying longer speaker cables :)

Features

  • Ultra-compact and ultra-low noise analogue mixer with USB/Audio interface

  • Powered through USB or external adaptor

  • Built-in stereo USB/Audio interface to connect directly to your computer

  • Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver downloadable

  • State-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamp comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps

  • Neo-classic "British" 2-band graphic EQ for warm and musical sound

  • 2-Track input assignable to Headphone or Main Mix output

  • 2-track inputs & outputs for routing flexibility (NB: 2-Track inputs can't be sent to 2-Track outputs, to prevent feedback issues)

  • Main Mix plus separate Phones output

  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

  • 3 Year Warranty

Phono Box E -Pre-Amp - $120

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Boost your phono signal to a line signal with this little gadget

Features

  • Converts your phono signal to a line level signal

  •  Preamplifier for MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges
    • "Green" DC power supply (< 1 watt standby power) 
    • Precise RIAA equalisation 
    • Special low noise components
    • Internal metal shielding
    • Compact size
    • Gold-plated RCA sockets 
    • Small size for installation near record player

    Input impedance, MM: 47kohms/120pF
    Gain: 40dB
    Output voltage typically: 500mV/1kHz at 5mV/1kHz
    Noise floor, 88dB (94dB - A weighted)
    THD: <0.04%
    RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy: 20 - 20,000Hz (+0,5/ -0.02dB)
    Outboard power supply: 18V/500mA DC, suitable for your country's mains supply
    Standby power consumption: < 1 watt
    Dimensions W x H x D: 120 x 32 x 100 mm (115 mm with sockets)
    Weight: 250g