Why Vinyl Enthusiasts Should Pay Attention to the Phono Stage in Their Audio Setup
Listening to a vinyl record involves a series of small mechanical and electrical processes that work together to reproduce music. As the stylus moves through the grooves, the cartridge converts those movements into an electrical signal. Although this process may seem straightforward, the signal coming from a turntable is not immediately suitable for most standard audio inputs. It needs additional treatment before speakers can reproduce it at the correct volume and tonal balance.
A phono preamp performs this important job by increasing the cartridge's output and applying the equalization…
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