CJ CAV-50 & Rega Planar 3/24

I see that I have a PH/AUX input on my CAV-50, but after connecting the Planar 3 it seems like I need a preamp also. Thoughts?

nedmoto10-30-2010 10:31pm

dekay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,519 posts 10-30-2010 at 11:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, the "Phono/Aux" is a line level input. The front end is passive, as far as I recall, and if this is the case you will need a phono preamplifier with a bit more than average gain (<35dB) for a high output cartridge.
nedmoto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 10-31-2010 at 04:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How would the CJ PV-10AL match up for a phono preamp?
rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 10-31-2010 at 05:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Conrad Johnson PV-10AL does not have a phono stage.
steveaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 331 posts 10-31-2010 at 06:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a C-J EF-1 phono stage, that I think go for around $700 used. Loved it. If you do another post sometime listing your cartridge, & your budget, people could offer more suggestions for a phono stage. But the EF-1 is a no-brainer IMO.