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Can someone recommend me a phono preamp for my Beogram 1600
I have a Marantz receiver without a phono input
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Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
Thank you, but their preamp is only suitable for the UK, Europe and Australia.
ialabels: Thank you, but their preamp is only suitable for the UK, Europe and Australia.
Where are you then, its a bit difficult to guess, the world is big
If USA here is something, look for TC 753 or 754
You can spend $30 at your local Radio Shack, or you can spend up to a bazillion dollars at Needle Doctor or some other vinyl specialty web site (Elusive Disc, Sleeve Town, etc.).
When I needed an outboard preamp I bought an Audio-Technica AT-PEQ3 for about $50, probably from the Needle Doctor but I don't actually recall. I was pleased with this preamp, but apparently it is no longer being made.
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Parts Express is your friend.
I have been using a TC 750, with source selections for years, 5-7 I think, the new model TC 754 is still the same construction, but with a little more gain control, I used it for my BG 2400, CD, Set top box, computer, to Beosund 3000 to Beolab 8000, and still use it occasionally in my workshop for testing. Over the years it has gone through Brownouts, Blackouts and overloads without any problems.
I bought a Nad PP2(i), due to good reviews online.
I have been very satisfied with it. Its good sounding out of the box, and easily modified for better sound, if one wants to.
I'm eagerly waiting for my Beogram 6006 to get back from restoration by Dillen, to really put it through the paces.