The performance of any piece of hi-fi kit is largely dependent on its partneringequipment, working in tandem to convert your source to the sound that reaches your ears. And nowhere is this more evident than with the phono stage – a part of your amplification chain that has more impact on the quality of record replay than any other.
A phono stage, also known as a phono preamplifier, not only does the heavy lifting in amplifying your turntable cartridge’s tiny signal, but also performs the delicate equalisation necessary for a flat frequency response, without adding too much noise or distortion.