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HMTX
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Apr 3, 2019 3:36 PM UTC
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Project Debut Carbon Esprit SB and Sonos Play 5 (Gen 2)

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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    jgatie
    jgatieAnswer
    Apr 3, 2019 4:35 PM UTC
    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
    Apr 3, 2019 4:35 PM UTC
    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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      HMTXAuthor
      Contributor II
      Apr 3, 2019 4:38 PM UTC
      Thanks for the reply. any recommendations?
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      jgatie
      jgatie
      Apr 3, 2019 4:44 PM UTC
      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
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      HMTXAuthor
      Contributor II
      Apr 3, 2019 5:14 PM UTC
      Excellent thanks for the tip!!
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