MikeGinIllinois Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have moved this post to the 2 Channel Home Audio Forum. Thanks. ************************ Hi, everyone. My setup is a Harmon Kardon AVR-7200, two Klipsch Cornwalls for fronts, two Klipsch Synergys for surrounds, and two Klipsch ceiling mount speakers for my rears. I recently got a real good deal on a brand new Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB turntable. The link shows the model I bought. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120-USB-Turntable/362635382762?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 At first I used the turntable's built-in preamp and ran the signal into my HK's DVD port. Ugh. The sound was flat and thin and caused ear fatigue. This is consistent with comments I've read that the turntable's preamp is substandard. So, I bought a Technolink TC750LC preamp for $48.00 to see if a different preamp might make a difference. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Technolink-TC-750LC-Audiophile-M-M-Phono-Preamp-with-Output-Level-Control-Black/283278915026?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Well, this $48.00 preamp really helped a lot! I'm at the point now where I'm thinking an investment of two or three hundred in a nicer preamp might really be worth it. I'm not so enamored of vinyl that I want to spend hundreds or thousands on a turntable but I do like my old vinyl from time to time. Right now I'm listening to an old copy of James Taylor's "Walking Man" and it sounds pretty darn good with the Technolink. I'm writing to ask for some suggestions for a moderately priced preamp (under $300.00?) that would give me another quality boost. Thanks! Mike Gallery Bull Valley, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Move to 2-channel section. You'll get more exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGinIllinois Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Ok. Thank you. I moved this to the 2 channel forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Cambridge Audio makes a great phono pre amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parlophone1 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Concure on Cambridge. Check also better phonos from ProJect. I was told they are pretty good for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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