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Recievers, Pre amps and amps.

I am new to this turntable hookup.

I have a Thorens TD 166 MKII with a Magnepan Unitrac 1 tonearm.

I was looking at getting a Vintage receiver. But know I am wondering do I need a Pre amp and a amp.

I am not even sure how you would hook up a system like that.

Any info appreciated.

burgh
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oregonpapa
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Burgh ... 

I  have this for sale on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-1700-receiver-Just-back-from-tech-Tested-and-works-great/282863415...

Frank
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
+1 oregonpapa! Nice looking and a reasonable price!
burgh OP
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oregonpapa, Very Nice. So just so I understand this unit comes with Preamp and amp built in? It looks great although it is probably out of my price range at present. I have read about McIntosh, Great Reviews. Any other suggestions?
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yogiboy
5,539 posts
 
Just about any vintage receiver comes with a phono preamp included. BTW, a receiver is an amp, preamp and tuner on one chassis. If you don’t need a tuner then you should look at a vintage integrated amp!
mesch
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As yogi said, if you don't need a tuner purchase an integrated amp (preamp + amp in single chassis) that includes internal phonostage. I would purchase a more recent model used over a vintage one however. 
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