Reddit mentions of Pro-Ject Audio - Phono Box DC - MM/MC Phono preamp with line Output - Blk

Need some tips on purchasing some powered speakers and a preamp.
These are the two speakers I'm looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GP56OYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BLhPzb88KAQFE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG16XFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MNhPzbZBEEGA6

Also would love any other suggestions besides these two that are at or below the price point.

Below are the two preamps I'm also looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DB5I60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DOhPzbKPT5V8V

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WK56JE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7OhPzbPFNQERD

Same as the speakers willing to take suggestions for a possibly better preamp at or around the same price point.

I would be very hesitant about running something as weak as a phono signal that distance. At very least make sure you use a phono pre-amp near the turntable and plug into a non-phono input at the receiver. I would consider something like a Sewell Sound Link - but I'd definitely use the phono pre-amp before sending through that and use the non-phono input on the receiver.

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The extender:

https://sewelldirect.com/products/sound-link-al10-rca-3-5mm-over-cat5e-6-2000ft

There are obviously much better phono preamps - but this would be bare minimum.

https://smile.amazon.com/Behringer-Microphono-PP400-Ultra-Compact-Preamp/dp/B000H2BC4E/ref=sr_1_6

Something like these would be better:

https://smile.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-Output/dp/B007DB5I60/ref=sr_1_14

or

https://smile.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N/ref=sr_1_11

Gotcha. You need a phono preamp. From your discussion about 4K receivers, I assumed you needed a preamp for an amplifier.

The Schiit Mani is popular: http://www.schiit.com/products/mani
Emotiva makes great products as well: https://emotiva.com/products/xps-1
Cheaper than the other 2 is the ProJect Phono Box: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-output/dp/B007DB5I60v

Thank you. Yes the Thriftshopping is not such a viable option for me here in Sweden. There is one store I know of but I dont know if its a good idea to wait once in a blue moon when a good turntables gets sent in. Im not even sure what old turntables would be a great find or what level of equipment suits me. I couldnt weigh the pros and cons with my knowledge so to speak.

Its really confusing too, going around forums and looking at reviews. One minute someone says the Debut Carbon is the best for its price range and eliminates vibration with its tone arm, bla bla. The next minute I find someone saying its barely an OK purchase for the price and sounds terrible in the mid range. Then I just feel that maybe its not such a good purchase, its like every review changes my view so easily ;^D

But if there is a good online store for vintage equipment, at least in Europe, then I could look around there. But I dont know of any good sites.

Also wouldnt it be enough to have a Phono Amp so that I wouldnt need a pre amp? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007DB5I60?psc=1&smid=A16D1Q3U7G1XSE This item seems of the same brand and a bit more expensive, but there are no reviews and I again have no idea whats better about it, what would you say?

Thanks in advance!

Recently bought the U-Turn Orbit without a built in Pre-amp. I'm between just ordering the Pluto or the [Pro-Ject Phono Box] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007DB5I60/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1485282591&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=phono+preamp). Pro-Ject is $10 more, but might come out cheaper with amazon prime.

My question - which would be my better route? Or are they basically the same and I should just go with the cheaper one?

Okay, well this is from the US Amazon site but it comes out to $500 USD, or $635 CAD

Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon

Phono Preamplifier: Pro-Ject Phono Box DC

I'd use the remaining funds on up-keep & accessories like a carbon fiber brush, a cork mat and a stylus cleaner

Turntables produce very low output, and need a preamp to amplify the signal to line level as well as to undo the RIAA equalization curve. You're going to need one depending on your turntable, some of them have built in phono preamps. The Schiit Sys is basically an input switcher and isn't what you need. You're going to be looking for a device called a phono stage or a phono preamp. Some examples:

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-PP400-BEHRINGER-MICROPHONO/dp/B000H2BC4E

https://www.amazon.com/ART-DJPRE-II-Preamplifier-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-output/dp/B007DB5I60

Pro-Ject Audio - Phono Box DC - MM/MC
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007DB5I60/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It uh... boosts the signal like it's supposed to, and it gets rid of any fuzz/hums.

I would get a Pro-Ject Phono Box DC MM/MC

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007DB5I60/r

I just bought a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon and set it up. I also have Audioengine A5 speakers that I've had for probably five years.

What do I need next to be able to complete this setup? Is it a "Phono preamp" or just "preamp"?

Would this be a good one to get? (Budget is $150)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007DB5I60/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007DB5I60&linkCode=as2&tag=turntkitch-20&linkId=DMSKHLUQDGF4ONYD

Or this one? (The phono preamp that is $169, which I'd go over budget for)

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjSsI2NxbHPAhXOl34KHSZADz4YABAA&sig=AOD64_3gO0VWNJ5_bt0rWr_1md7CxeGxwQ&ved=0ahUKEwjsloqNxbHPAhVY4mMKHQ-JD7AQ0QwICA&adurl=

Thanks!

Canadian Fluance RT82 Reference Turntable with optical sensor speed controlled motor for low wow and flutter and speed variation. Belt drive for motor noise isolation. Auto-stop. Skip the RT 80 and 81 that don't have the optical sensor.

Phono pre-amp if the turntable you buy does not have an internal on or the reciver you get does not have a phono input. Pro-Ject Audio - Phono Box DC - MM/MC Phono preamp with line output

Stereo receiver: Onkyo TX-8220

AV receiver: Denon AVRS540BT if ever using with a TV even with just 2 speakers for the 4K HDMI switching. Option to add more speakers for surround sound.

Or look for a used stereo or AV receiver for less or a vintage solid state receiver. canuckaudiomart.com

Which passive speakers are you looking at? Fluance options.

Or powered bookshelf speakers without a receiver.

Home Audio Guides: • Intro to home stereo systems • Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos • Guide to Home Audio • AverageJoeAudiophile's Guides • How to position your speakers for great sound – U-Turn Audio • Speaker Placement for Stereo Music Listening

Also check out r/BudgetAudiophile.

You will need a phono preamp, if your turntable doesn't have one built in. You can tell by looking at the rear, it should have a switch near the rca output if I am not mistaken.

Check out something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-output/dp/B007DB5I60/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=1I5IIYOM2A9N3&keywords=phono+preamp+for+turntable&qid=1556188605&s=gateway&sprefix=Phino+pre&sr=8-12

Whats the difference between this preamp and this one? Also what other preamps are better in this price range?

Great, thanks! Thanks for the heads up on that book, that sounds great.

In the meantime, do you think something like this will keep me going for a while?

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-output/dp/B007DB5I60/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1413500822&sr=8-5&keywords=project+phono+preamp

No. The gain settings on the Mani are generally poor matched with the LP60X. It's cartridge outputs 2.5 mV. So for most receivers you don't want to exceed 38 - 40 dB of gain. The Mani only has settings of 30, 42, 47, and 59dB. The settings are either too low or too high. The Pro-Ject Phono Box DC @ $99 is better match with 40 dB of gain.

https://www.amazon.comdp/B007DB5I60