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Old 12-01-2007, 11:07 AM   #2
jackal
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Re: Rotel 1068 & Record Player?

Hi,

Angel eyes you need a phono stage.

Taken from Coolgales website.

"A phono stage is a specialised amplfier that allows you to connect a turntable to a hi-fi system that lacks a built-in phono stage. To find out if you need one, see our What you'll need page.

Hi-fi manufacturers used to include integral phono stages in their amplifiers and receivers, then dropped them when CDs became the dominant recording format. This cost-cutting move inspired many companies to design separate stand-alone phono stages.

Beyond the basic level, modern phono stages are invariably superior to the phono stages built into amplifiers from the pre-CD era. Even if your current hi-fi system is equipped with a integral phono stage, you should consider getting a modern separate one. You'll hear a huge improvement in your records."

http://www.coolgales.com/store/cart....&category_id=2
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