New Turntable pre amp

Would an audio-technica at-lp120-usb turntable benefit from a separate pre amp?

yetirider12-19-2018 2:40pm

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,131 posts 12-19-2018 at 03:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are many, inexpensive phono stages available, that would work with the MM cart, provided. ie: https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-preamps/?category=Phono%2520Preamps&sort=popularity%... Personally, I'd do the cartridge first.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,481 posts 12-19-2018 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a friend that owns the LP120 and am familiar with it. I believe upgrading the cartridge and phonostage of the your TT will make a significant sonic improvement.
yetirider OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 12-19-2018 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks, think I will get both.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,481 posts 12-19-2018 at 10:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What might your budget be? If your current cartridge is not very old you might consider purchasing the phonostage 1st. Then consider cartridge.
sleepwalker65 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 832 posts 12-20-2018 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best upgrade you can make is going with a higher performance turntable. The AT-LP120 specs are low end. Fine for rappers but not for listening to music.