Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - Low Noise - Powered by 12V DC Adapter - Ideal for Vinyl & Phonographs - PP777

Works goodMuch louder

This pre-amp delivers good sound quality. The rest of my system is not audiophile grade, but the sound quality from my turntable through this preamp is better than from the CD player built into the unit. A good value for a unit under $20. Absolutely no frills, but solidly built. Note - there are no adjustments on the unit - volume, gain, etc. must be adjusted on the main amp downstream of the pre-amp. As with any pre-amp, grounding to the turntable is mandatory, otherwise there will be a very noticeable background hum.

Cost effective and easy to connect

I tried about a half dozen of small, compact or mini Phono Pre Amps, and in my opinion they all sound much the same, for the most part, I would say maybe so close that I would find it hard to tell apart in a blindfold test, but some had some noise, some didn’t have an on/off switch, some had a headphone volume control that didn’t work and some I could tell them apart from others and they didn’t sound as musical as the others. So after my testing from a very small group, I picked the PYLE with the power on/off button and I only tried one brand that had a volume control for the headphones and the volume control didn’t work , if I need another one I may try that brand again due to the very good customer service I received from them, and maybe I just had a dud,[ that happens from time to time with mass production products] plus I’m not much of a headphone listener anyway, and the preset volume is to loud for me. So I’m happen with this one for now. I also have a tube Phono Pre-amp which is my main Phono Pre-amp anyway. But all in all the Pyle gets a 5 star review.

So I want to acknowledge this preamp has a lot of good reviews, and I bought it due to good reviews by trusted sources on YouTube. This is actually my second Pyle, I returned the first one for also being nothing but static and now the same for the replacement. Using a nearly new Fluance turntable. I have a Sony receiver from 1993 which includes preamp, and the sound is perfect when using it for the just preamp and no other functions. So that confirms the Pyle is the problem here.The possibilities are:1. Pyle has poor quality control and I received 2 different defective preamps. They are dirt cheap, so I'm not going to blame them too much, but I'm doubtful I got two bad ones in a row? Maybe.2. ChatGPT suggests that lack of adjustable gains is cauing the preamp to over amplify. In the sense that the Fluance has a properly good cartridge and isn't cheap junk, perhaps it's not so compatible with a preamp meant to pair with a very low end turn table?3. The Payle is supposed to rated for an MM turntable, but maybe it really isn't.Anyway, I'm done trying Pyle and will stick with the Sony until I can get something vintage on eBay.

Easy to install and setup. Absolutely love it, consider upgrading to one with a volume control. I’ve been playing my family’s old records non stop. Special kudos to their customer service and their assistance in setting up the warranty.

Had a turntable that didn't have a pre-amp to play our collection of 50 year old vinyl. Learned of this item and I'm able to listen to our oldies without investing in a new turntable.

this add on unit on my turn table or record player technics SL Q350 model wo rks perfectly increasing the volume and still clean sounding great...Perfect match with perfect price..