PROZOR MM Phono Turntable preamp - Mini Stereo Audio Low Noise Phono preamplifier with Power Switch, RCA Input, RCA Output, DC 12V Amp Certified Power Adapter Gold-Plated Connectors, Black

Very impressed by the difference a little $30 device makes to my turntable setup. I highly recommend a phono preamp to everyone even if it’s a cheaper one. It will make a big difference in how your turntable sounds.

Good

i like its all metal design and it actually pumps out a loud volume, not hi-fi but it certainly sounds good.

works great fast shipping. good build quality

I got this to test against the built-in preamp my turntable has built in. It does seem a little more boost, which is nice, but now I have another device to turn on. No big deal.Audio quality is good, and as others point out, make sure you need one. My turntable has a built-in, but I can turn it off in favor of an external preamp, which I do like better. For the price this gets the job done, but obviously it is not audiophile quality. Does the job well enough for my needs, I like it.

No adjustment but great for the price; good sound.

There are a few different scenarios to consider with preamps.1. turntable has no built-in preamp, you have an amplifier hooked up to speakers2. turntable has a built-in preamp, you have an amplifier hooked up to speakers3. turntable has no built-in preamp, you do not have an amplifier and you have non-powered speakers4. turntable has no built-in preamp, you do not have an amplifier and you have powered speakersYou will definitely need a preamp like this one for scenarios 3 and 4. Adding a preamp in scenarios 1 and 2 is mostly unnecessary. Certain types of preamps (not this one) could give you some additional control you might not otherwise have (gain, EQ, on/off switch, etc.) but still may not be necessary. Adding this type of preamp when you don't need it can cause problems.I'm scenario 2 (built-in turntable preamp and external amplifier) and adding this preamp causes problems, namely distortion and poor sound quality. It turns out I don't need this for my particular setup. Adding it actually makes the sound from my turntable horrible and unbearable.Turntables produce sound with an output of around 5 mV. This must be boosted to around 300 mV and it has to be done with a preamp or an amplifier. Otherwise the sound you hear will be way too quiet. Some turntables have built-in preamps, and some turntables do not. If you add this preamp to a turntable that already has a built-in preamp, the power boost is way too much, resulting in distortion and terrible sound quality. I mention all this just so you can figure out what you've already got and what you still need to get for your particular audio system. Don't just get a preamp because it seems like the right thing to do. Only get it if you actually need it.With all of that said, I don't doubt this preamp will work great in a setup that actually requires it. This is a fairly simple power boost device that, for all practical purposes, changes a whisper into a shout. It has no bells and whistles like some other preamps, so all this thing will do is give you the power boost you need to hear music from your preamp-less turntable.

Most modern turntables have a preamp built in. So be sure you even need this. But usually, especially with budget players, the on-board pre-amps aren't great. Many give you the option of outputting line level or phono level signals. From what I've seen, having a separate pre-amp is USUALLY an upgrade from the built-in preamp, even if you have a pretty decent turntable, even if the preamp is only $22.99, like this one.No, it does not have any fancy features and it's not going to give you the same performance as a high priced preamp, but it DOES have a power switch, which is freaking fantastic. I have a turntable set up in an outdoor work area under an enclosed party tent. My previous pre sounded ok, but I had to unplug it when not in use or just let it sit there powered all the time. This fixes that. A LOT of pre-amps do not have switches and there are respectable reasons for that, but if you just want a pre-amp that does a serviceable job and can be shut off without disconnecting a cable, this is a winner.While I use nicer stuff in my living room rig and I do generally respect high-end components, the pre-amp really does a very simple job. IMO, you will typically hear a much more noticeable improvement with a cartridge/stylus upgrade than a pre-amp upgrade (or stepping away from the built-in pre, although some built-ins are pretty awful, so that can be a good step). Ideally, upgrade them all to whatever you can afford, but focus on the cartridge/stylus - it can make a night/day difference. Pre-amps usually make a much more subtle difference, in my experience. I'm sure a $500 unit sounds better than a $20 unit, but is it $480 better? Doubt it.For just casual listening or taking your first step away from a built-in pre, this is a great option. If you have an older turntable or any that doesn't have a pre-amp built in, this will do the job and not sound half bad!