You don’t need a phono preamp, that NAD has one. Take a look at Fluance or the Technics 100C for a tad over your budget!
Fluance!
Technics!
https://us.technics.com/products/direct-drive-turntable-sl-100c
Building Analog System
Hello!
I currently have an NAD C328 running Totem Acoustic Skylite Speakers. I love my system and I’m finally ready to jump to analog and build a record collection.
1. Do I really need a phono preamp? (The C328 does have a phono input.)
2. If so, what would you all recommend (under $500)? For aesthetic reasons, I’d like to stay in the NAD family if possible.
3. What’s the best first record player to get (under $1k)? The Skylites produce a very detailed sound, so I want to make sure I’m going to acquire a player that performs.
Many thanks, as always!
Aaron