Re: Phono reamp recommendation

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:11:10 -0800, Peter Wieck wrote
(in article <foqo6u02t5v@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>):

> On Feb 9, 10:40 pm, "Arny Krueger" <ar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> <squirr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> 
>> news:fokjn101cmt@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> 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

That's why I suggested the Bellari VP-129. It has everything one needs 
INCLUDING an excellent headphone amp with its own volume control..