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Project Debut Carbon Esprit SB and Sonos Play 5 (Gen 2)

  • 3 April 2019
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Can I connect my Project Debut Carbon Esprit SB directly to Sonos Play 5 (Gen 2) without the use of an amp?
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Best answer by jgatie 3 April 2019, 18:35

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That model does not have an integrated phono pre-amp, you would need an external phono pre-amp. Get one that is designed for a moving magnet stylus, not moving coil.
Thanks for the reply. any recommendations?
Not personally, but I've seen this one recommended:

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-PP400-BEHRINGER-MICROPHONO/dp/B000H2BC4E/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2YBMXQKM8UA0J&keywords=phono+preamp&qid=1554309786&s=electronics&sprefix=phono+pre%2Cinstant-video%2C135&sr=1-5

Also, this is the Pro-Ject one (significantly more expensive):

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Phono-Box-Preamplifier-Black/dp/B000YEK1AQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2YBMXQKM8UA0J&keywords=phono+preamp&qid=1554309845&s=electronics&sprefix=phono+pre%2Cinstant-video%2C135&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A17IVE6SUAZA2P
Excellent thanks for the tip!!