Phonostage or step up transformer

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    tuga

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    Hi,
    My amp has only line inputs. What do I need to plug a turntable:
    a phonostage or step up transformer?
    What's the difference between the two?
    Regards,
    Ricardo
     
    tuga, Sep 21, 2007
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    What cart are you planning on using?
     
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    Denon DL-103
     
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    You need a phonostage. Besides getting the voltage from the cartridge up to line level, you also need to do RIAA correction, which only a phono pre can do. Try the Lehmann or Clearaudio phono stages.
     
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    Thanks. I'll be going for something used and cheaper, this is just for fun.
     
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