Nstat Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hi Everyone, Can any one please recommend a Phono Pre that has Tone Controls? I understand the this is could be construed by some as a Hi Fi Sin but I just love being able to tweak what I am listening to. I am not that interested in an integrated amp phono combo, I would prefer stand alone phono pre. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Good luck--I've never even heard of such a thing. All tone controls I've seen/used were part of the main preamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I suppose in a strange way Loading settings etc on a phono pre would go some way to “changing” the sonic signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Tone controls do not belong in a phono preamp. They apply to all inputs, not just phono, and so belong in the control or line preamp, depending on your terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Ringer Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) The Parks Puffin does this and more. I use one for pre RIAA curves on mono records, but it also lets you tweak everything else. Highly recommended. http://parksaudiollc.com/ Has a volume control as well so you can go direct to your power amp or active speakers. Edited April 5, 2020 by Bell Ringer Extra info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Bell Ringer said: The Parks Puffin does this and more. I use one for pre RIAA curves on mono records, but it also lets you tweak everything else. Highly recommended. http://parksaudiollc.com/ I have a Parks Audio Puffin Its strength is to marry difficult components and cartridges for best results Also it can be updated with new firmware as it’s released I believe it’s firmware is updated based on user’s experience and feedback suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Nstat said: Hi Everyone, Can any one please recommend a Phono Pre that has Tone Controls? I understand the this is could be construed by some as a Hi Fi Sin but I just love being able to tweak what I am listening to. I am not that interested in an integrated amp phono combo, I would prefer stand alone phono pre. Thanks I use the Nakamichi CA5 II pre Great preamp that has everything you want and need along with excellent build quality Finding one is harder these days as they have now become a sought after component 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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