I have a simple setup in a small room - Play 5 connected directly to a Teac TN-300 turntable (AT 95e cart and integrated pre-amp). I’m upgrading my turntable and don’t know whether it will make much difference to get a stand alone pre-amp. While I like the Play 5, this is certainly no audiophile setup, so I’m not sure I would realize enough benefit in sound quality going with a standalone to offset the convenience of an integrated pre-amp. Have any of you experimented with this?
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Are stand alone preamps vs integrated in turntable better with Play 5?
Best answer by Kumar
These devices are not rocket science, and are settled technology, so where the preamp is located won’t be an audible factor. Pick for convenience and compatibility with the cartridge.
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These devices are not rocket science, and are settled technology, so where the preamp is located won’t be an audible factor. Pick for convenience and compatibility with the cartridge.
If you just like the activity of playing records through your Play 5, I wouldn’t spend any more money on the turntable or preamp. You’d likely not gain any improvement in sound quality. Just because you can use a turntable with Sonos doesn’t make it a good idea.
I’d suggest reading reviews of your turntable and if they say the preamp is bad get a better one, otherwise don’t bother.
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