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ARC LS25 MkII preamp - Phono amp?

I just picked up a ARC LS25 MkII tube preamp. Love it but now thinking of adding a turntable. It didn't come with literature but I'm assuming it doesn't have a built in phone amp. Does anyone know whether it does?

 

If it doesn't, any recommedations for one? I've got a Bryston 4B ST amp, the LS 25 MKII pre and Aerial Model 8 speakers.

martineaud

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martineaud OP
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Many thanks gents. I assumed that but you know what they say about  assuming

Another question, I'm more in love with the nostalgia of playing records than I am convinced in the fidelity of analog recorded music over CDs. Bottom line I'm not planning to drop more than $700-$1,000 on a turntable. I noticed some have phoni preps built in (Dual, Pro Ject, etc). Are the phoni preamps that are built in basically crap?

martineaud OP
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Meant "phono preamps"

martineaud OP
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Apologize for my lack of appropriate terminology. Yes, turntable meaning the whole setup (cartridge, tone arm, platter, plinth, etc). 

Im just realizing a) my vinyl is from 75 to mid 80's and my CD collection from 85 to 2010. I haven't "purchased" music in 10 years. All the current music I want I streamed via phone/Bluetooth.I think investing in a quality streamer is probably the first beat move and then add a $7-900 "turntable." Does that make sense to y'all?

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