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HMTX
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April 3, 2019
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Project Debut Carbon Esprit SB and Sonos Play 5 (Gen 2)

  • April 3, 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
    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.

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    jgatie
    jgatieAnswer
    April 3, 2019
    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.
      HMTXAuthor
      Contributor II
      April 3, 2019
      Thanks for the reply. any recommendations?
      jgatie
      jgatie
      April 3, 2019
      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
      HMTXAuthor
      Contributor II
      April 3, 2019
      Excellent thanks for the tip!!
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