Schiit Saga to Pioneer VSX-822

Aspiring audiophile, newbie altogether though...

Can I use a Saga as a phono preamp and patch it into my Pioneer VSX822 home theatre receiver?

Thanks for any advice here!

http://www.schiit.com/products/saga

tremblinglamb01-02-2019 11:51pm

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roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 01-03-2019 at 02:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No! The Saga is a passive stage with a buffered output. You need a PHONO stage. Schiit makes one. It connects to the AUX input on the Pioneer.
tremblinglamb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-03-2019 at 05:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you so much - bugger that. I sadly ordered it without understanding. Complete rookie move.
asahitoro Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 244 posts 01-04-2019 at 12:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tremblinglamb I sent you a message. I might be interested in your Saga if you don't need it. Thanks.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 01-04-2019 at 11:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Schiit Mani phono stage is the one to buy!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 01-04-2019 at 11:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Add the $75 Grado cartridge and you will have a fine start for LP listening!

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