Hello,
New guy here, so please forgive me if I've missed something regarding this topic. A poster at another forum suggested I give this one a shot. I attempted to search, but didn't find what I was looking for.
Recently, someone gave me an old turntable (and a bunch of records). Specifically, it is a Technics SL-QD2, with an AT DR200E cartridge. Pedestrian, I understand, but the price was right. The issue I have is that it doesn't have any built-in preamp, and I don't have a receiver capable of applying the requisite RIAA EQ-curve.
Beyond listening, I was also interested in assisting a family member with digitizing (sorry) some of their obscure records. I actually have a small project studio in my house, with decent convertors, and an assortment of software, such as WaveLab.
So, does anyone have any suggestions for a simple phono stage / preamp, perhaps under $200.00? I don't believe that I need USB out, as I should be able to get into the box through the front-end of my recording setup. Alternately, would I be better served by simply trying to find a different turntable, in that price range, with an integrated phono-stage? I have also been looking around, locally, for old receivers with phono sections, but have had no luck.
Thanks for any assistance.
New guy here, so please forgive me if I've missed something regarding this topic. A poster at another forum suggested I give this one a shot. I attempted to search, but didn't find what I was looking for.
Recently, someone gave me an old turntable (and a bunch of records). Specifically, it is a Technics SL-QD2, with an AT DR200E cartridge. Pedestrian, I understand, but the price was right. The issue I have is that it doesn't have any built-in preamp, and I don't have a receiver capable of applying the requisite RIAA EQ-curve.
Beyond listening, I was also interested in assisting a family member with digitizing (sorry) some of their obscure records. I actually have a small project studio in my house, with decent convertors, and an assortment of software, such as WaveLab.
So, does anyone have any suggestions for a simple phono stage / preamp, perhaps under $200.00? I don't believe that I need USB out, as I should be able to get into the box through the front-end of my recording setup. Alternately, would I be better served by simply trying to find a different turntable, in that price range, with an integrated phono-stage? I have also been looking around, locally, for old receivers with phono sections, but have had no luck.
Thanks for any assistance.