The Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamp is ridiculously expensive but it’s also one of the best we’ve ever heard with excellent transparency and musicality. I’m willing to admit that their good ...

The Lindemann Limetree Phono II Preamp delivers superb sonics at a price that is actually affordable for a lot of vinyl listeners. Lindemann is very well versed with digital technology and Class D ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A lot of things go into making your turntable and record ...

A phono stage is arguably the most important electronic element in the signal path of a turntable-based system. It does the crucial job of amplifying the tiny signal produced by the cartridge, and ...

I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...

If you’re a big music fan, there’s a decent chance you own a turntable, or are considering buying one. After all, vinyl records have become so popular as a format for listening to music that for the ...