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9.7/10 our score
Best Phono Preamp For Under 1000
Rank | Product Name | Score |
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1 |
Pro-Ject - Phono Box RS - MM/MC - Phono Preamplifier - Black |
9. 7 |
2 |
Musical Surroundings Phonomena II+ Phono Preamplifier in Black |
9. 5 |
3 |
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 (Black) |
9. 1 |
4 |
Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB Phono Preamplifier - Black |
8. 8 |
5 |
Vincent PHO 701 Phono Preamplifier MM/MC w/Outboard Power Supply Silver |
8. 6 |
6 |
Clearaudio Smart Phono v2 MM/MC Phono preamp/Headphone Amp |
8. 2 |
7 |
Denon PMA-800NE Stereo Integrated Amplifier | Up to 85W x 2 Channels | Built-In Phono Pre-Amp | Analog Mode | Advanced High Current Power, Black |
8. 0 |
8 |
Pro-Ject: Tube Box DS2 Phono Preamp - Silver |
7 .7 |
9 |
Kanto TUK Powered Speakers with Headphone Out | Built-in USB DAC | Dedicated RCA with Phono Pre-amp | Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX HD & AAC | AMT Tweeter and 5.25" Aluminum Driver | Matte White | Pair |
7. 4 |
10 |
Vincent Audio PHO 500 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier (Black) with Separate Power Supply Chassis |
7. 2 |
1. Pro-Ject - Phono Box RS - MM/MC - Phono Preamplifier - Black
9.7/10 our score
- Premium phono preamp
- MM and MC capable
- Fully balanced double mono design
- Adjustable input capacitance
- RCA and XLR input and output
2. Musical Surroundings Phonomena II+ Phono Preamplifier in Black
9.5/10 our score
- MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS Phonomena II+ BLACK
3. Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 (Black)
9.1/10 our score
- Tube assembly: 2x ECC83 (12AX7) Input impedance variable: 10-1000 Ohms, fix 47 kOhms
- Capacitance: 100 / 220 / 320 pF
- Gain: MM / MC 40 / 45 / 50 / 60 / 65 dB Output voltage: typically 500 mV/1kHz at 5mV/1kHz (at 40dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 88dBA THD: < 0,04%
- RIAA curve accuracy: +/- 0,2dB/20Hz - 20kHz Subsonic filter: 20Hz @ 18dB/octave Input / Output: 2x R
4. Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB Phono Preamplifier - Black
8.8/10 our score
5. Vincent PHO 701 Phono Preamplifier MM/MC w/Outboard Power Supply Silver
8.6/10 our score
- Two chassis mm/mc phono stage
- Hybrid tube/solid state design
- Highly regulated power supply in separate chassis
- Inputs: 1x rca stereo, 1x din (dc in pho 700)
6. Clearaudio Smart Phono v2 MM/MC Phono preamp/Headphone Amp
8.2/10 our score
- A minimalist aluminium housing that contains one of the best sounding phonostages in its market. Up to 54 decibels gain at one kilohertz and an extremely linear frequency response deliver unprecedented quality at this price point. For MM and MC cartridges there are two separate circuit designs using SMD technology, which are selected by a slide switch on the underside.
- The smart phono headphone V2 additionally contains a powerful headphone amplifier within the solid aluminium housing for private listening at the highest fidelity.
7. Denon PMA-800NE Stereo Integrated Amplifier | Up to 85W x 2 Channels | Built-In Phono Pre-Amp | Analog Mode | Advanced High Current Power, Black
8/10 our score
- A SLIM SENSATIONAL INTEGRATED AMP – Enclosed in a vibration resistant design, the PMA-800NE powers the widest range of speakers (50W in 8 ohms & 85W in 4 ohms) and reproduces audio with utmost accuracy and superiority for an unsurpassable sound experience
- LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE SONGS WITH IMPECCABLE PRECISION – Powered by the Denon Advanced High Current (AHC) single push-pull circuit power amplifier, this amp BALANCES HIGH POWER & MUSIC DETAILS PERFECTLY - the output audio is clean, rich and immersive
- EXTENSIVE CONNECTION POSSIBILITIES FOR A COMPLETE HOME THEATER – Features 4 Digital, 4 RCA & 1 phono inputs for connecting various audio sources such as a CD Player, Blu-ray, TV audio, turntables and more, plus headphone and line-level recorder outputs
- VINYL FANS ENJOY PURE ANALOG – Connect your audio sources and speakers via the RCA inputs with the Analog Mode button that disengages the digital circuitry and you will experience the warm sound of all your analog sources!
- SOUND DIRECT CONTROL – Equipped with TONAL BALANCE CONTROLS for better deeper bass and treble harmony on the front panel, this Integrated Stereo Amplifier features a sound direct button that gives you a balanced sound even if you don't have a sub
- THE ULTIMATE AUDIO EXPERIENCE – Solid build quality, clean aesthetics, modern design, with Denon's expert re-engineering, makes this elegant looking player a must-have for your audio and home theater system
8. Pro-Ject: Tube Box DS2 Phono Preamp - Silver
7.7/10 our score
9. Kanto TUK Powered Speakers with Headphone Out | Built-in USB DAC | Dedicated RCA with Phono Pre-amp | Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX HD & AAC | AMT Tweeter and 5.25" Aluminum Driver | Matte White | Pair
7.4/10 our score
- AMT TWEETERS - TUK utilizes high-performance AMT tweeters to deliver brighter, more accurate highs. Their wide horizontal dispersion also offers improved stereo imaging and soundstage.
- ALUMINUM DRIVERS - Due to their high rigidity and low mass, TUK’s aluminum drivers operate at optimal efficiency while reducing distortion at higher volumes.
- DSP CONTROLLED - TUK features integrated digital signal processing (DSP), designed to optimize audio quality and provide greater accuracy in sound reproduction.
- ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY - Along with Optical and RCA inputs, TUK includes an independent phono input for your turntable, a USB DAC, a dedicated headphone amp, and Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX HD and AAC codecs for high fidelity streaming.
- ACTIVE CROSSOVER - When enabled, TUK's active crossover filters out frequencies below 80Hz and sends them directly to a connected subwoofer. Off-loading this portion of the frequency range further improves resolution while reducing distortion.
10. Vincent Audio PHO 500 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier (Black) with Separate Power Supply Chassis
7.2/10 our score
- Straightforward, and accurate low-noise playback of your vinyl
- A sophisticated power supply, located in its own separate chassis, away from the delicate signal processing of the preamplification circuitry.
- One great feature of the PHO-500 is the ability to turn LPs and LP tracks into digital files. The analog signal is converted to a CD-quality digital stream by a built-in Analog-to-Digital converter.
- Configurability with MM and MC Cartridges