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RIAA Phone Pre-amp, Good Models under US $100 - Need Recommendations
RIAA Phone Pre-amp, Good Models under US $100 - Need Recommendations
================================================== ======= I have a Technics Direct-Drive Turntable, fitted with Audio-Technica Bi-Radial Cartridge (I assume it is Moving Magnet type). I do have an amplifier with phone in-put (Yamaha) to play the LPs and 45s. I plan to convert my Vinyl collection to WAV format, using M- Audio's model Audiophile 2496 Sound Card, hooking up the turntable to Sound Card through a RIAA Phone Pre-Amp (i.e. - By-passing the Amplifier) I will appreciate if members can recommend some good quality RIAA Phone Pre-Amp models, priced under US $ 100, which are not too complicated to work and are available in USA. Any model which has knob to control the 'Out-Put Level' will be more appropriate, because then I can change some of 'Recording Level' from the recording software (Total Recorder or Audacity) and fine- tune the same from the Pre-Amp's 'Out-Put Level' knob. Thanks Frankie Oct 14, 2008 |
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On Oct 14, 6:08*am, Mike Rivers wrote:
For what it's worth, I have a neighbor who has essentially the same setup as you. He's been working through his rather modest (a couple of yards of shelf space) record collection for about four years now and is maybe a quarter through. I never knew you lived next door, Mike! g |
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... I have a Technics Direct-Drive Turntable, fitted with Audio-Technica Bi-Radial Cartridge (I assume it is Moving Magnet type). I do have an amplifier with phone in-put (Yamaha) to play the LPs and 45s. I plan to convert my Vinyl collection to WAV format, using M- Audio's model Audiophile 2496 Sound Card, hooking up the turntable to Sound Card through a RIAA Phone Pre-Amp (i.e. - By-passing the Amplifier) Why bypass the amplifier? The phono preamp contained in it is at least as good as anything separate you can buy for under $100. Just go from the tape outputs to your sound card. Any model which has knob to control the 'Out-Put Level' will be more appropriate, because then I can change some of 'Recording Level' from the recording software (Total Recorder or Audacity) and fine- tune the same from the Pre-Amp's 'Out-Put Level' knob. Record in 24 bits and change the sound level after you record, in software. Dither down to 16 bits after you've done all your processing, and you're good to go. Thank me, please; I just saved you $100. Peace, Paul |
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On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:38:55 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
RIAA Phone Pre-amp, Good Models under US $100 - Need Recommendations ================================================== ======= I have a Technics Direct-Drive Turntable, fitted with Audio-Technica Bi-Radial Cartridge (I assume it is Moving Magnet type). I do have an amplifier with phone in-put (Yamaha) to play the LPs and 45s. What model Yamaha? Some of them have pretty good phono pre-amps and I would say better than what you can buy for under $100.00. -- Moshe Goldfarb Collector of soaps from around the globe. Please visit The Hall of Linux Idiots: http://linuxidiots.blogspot.com/ Please Visit www.linsux.org |
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wrote in message ... The Yamaha Amplifier (Model # is RX-495) does have provision for 2 Tape Decks (I need one for Recording and the other one to Play the Source Tape). Naturally, there are 'Line-In' and 'Line-Out' for both items. In addition, there are 4 other "Line-In' options - Phono, CD, AUX and RECEIVER. The Phono input isn't really a "Line-in" option, but we'll ignore that for the moment. You have implied that I can Play a Record and get RIAA Pre- Amplified level out-put from the Line-Out / TAPE-1 of Amplifier (The lead which feeds the Tape Deck and is hooked at Line-In of Tape Deck - 1). Since I have two sets of 'Line-Out' from Amplifier, but am using only 1 set to Record on TAPE-1, I have one extra set of Line-Out from Amplier (which If I want, can hook to Line-In of Tape Deck-2 Or to the line inputs on your soundcard. Which is really all you need to do. p.s.: I do agree with you. I have no plan to convert all my LPs / 45s and GOD forbid the cassette tape collection to Digital format. The excercise is only for say 200 - 300 songs. Still not a small job. But manageable, if you have some free time. Peace, Paul |
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On Oct 16, 2:35 am, wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions: The Yamaha Amplifier (Model # is RX-495) does have provision for 2 Tape Decks = = = = = You have implied that I can Play a Record and get RIAA Pre- Amplified level out-put from the Line-Out / TAPE-1 of Amplifier (The lead which feeds the Tape Deck and is hooked at Line-In of Tape Deck - 1). Since I have two sets of 'Line-Out' from Amplifier, but am using only 1 set to Record on TAPE-1, I have one extra set of Line-Out from Amplier (which If I want, can hook to Line-In of Tape Deck-2 Line out 1 (tape 1) to the inputs of the AP2496 Line out of the AP2496 to tape in 1, (monitor, return, whatever) The computer is now your "tape deck" There's no need to "bypass the amplifier" since the Yam's phono preamp is more than adequate for transfer's of LPs. Doesn't the 2496 come with a basic block diagram to explain this ? rd |
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On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:35:14 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/p...ETYP=ATTRIBUTE Looking at the specs for the unit, it looks ok. Maximum Input Signal Level (1kHz, 0.04% THD) PHONO MM = 90mV RIAA Equalization Deviation (20Hz to 20kHz) PHONO MM = 0+/-0.5dB The maximum phono input signal level is a little on the low side but the RIAA eq looks good. Certainly at LEAST as good as anything you will get out of a less than $100.00 stand alone phono pre amp. These days phono pre amps pretty much come in 2 flavors. The under $100.00 Recoton -like junk and the high end golden ear stuff. There isn't really much in the middle. The others have answered your questions but in general: The output level of the cartridge is very low and needs pre-pre-amplification to bring it to line level. It also needs to be equalized to apply the reverse equalization (RIAA curve) that was applied to the record when it was cut. When you plug your turntable into the phono jacks all this is taken care of internally in the unit. Any of the outputs, tape, line whatever, (not speaker outputs!) will be sending a single that is at the appropriate level for your sound card inputs. The only difference *might* be that on some receivers the Pre-Amp line outputs are effected by the volume control on the receiver. If that's the case, you don't want to use that one unless for some oddball reason you can't get enough level which is doubtful. Bottom line: Use one of the tape outs or the line out from the receiver and plug it into your soundcard. Adjust the input level on the soundcards mixer (Delta Control Panel) so things are not overloading. Start your program and begin recording. Monitor the soundcard outputs while recording so you can listen for distortion etc. -- Moshe Goldfarb Collector of soaps from around the globe. Please visit The Hall of Linux Idiots: http://linuxidiots.blogspot.com/ Please Visit www.linsux.org |
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