Re: Phono reamp recommendation

On Feb 9, 10:40 pm, "Arny Krueger" <ar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> <squirr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>
> news:fokjn101cmt@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> > I've just acquired a Pro-ject Debut III and Pro-ject
> > Speed Box whose sole purpose will be to sit near a PC for
> > digitizing purposes.  I need a not-too-expensive RIAA
> > preamp to connect the turntable to the M- Audio card in
> > the PC.
>
> A legacy preamp from the used equipment market might be a good choice.
Along
> the way I've picked up a PAT-5, an Apt/Holman, and a Conrad-Johnson. The
> latter seems to be the most reliable and easiest to use.

The PAT-5 requires an external amp to drive headphones. You may want
to reject that one for that reason. Several other pre-amps are
similarly challenged, so be sure you have an on-board headphone driver
if that is an issue for you.

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA