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Here are some low cost phono preamps which are suitable for using with your phono turntable to transfer LP's 45rpm and EP's to your PC or Mac.

Pyle Pro Phono Pre Amp - PP999

This is the Pyle Pro phono preamp. It's pretty basic. It comes with a power supply, but there is no 'power on' light. It's worth noting that there is no 'ground' connection so if your phono turnatable has a 'ground' lead (not all have) you may have to connect it directly to the outer of the phono (RCA) plug or the PC chassis if you get a problem with a background hum or buzz.

The Pyle Pro Phono Pre Amp
The PP-999 in the package with AC adapter

Technical Details
Connects to turntable
Input Sensitivity: 3mV at 50K Ohms (phono)
Output: 2V max (P-P) at 10K Ohms
Includes power adapter 12V DC
THD: 0.08% @ 1KHz and 3mV Input
S/N Ratio: 70dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz @ 2dB

Average Customer Review: 54 Reviews 5 stars
 

Behringer PP400

Here is an offering from Behringer. The PP400 appears to be slightly more sophisticated than the Pyle. It's powered by an external power supply (supplied), but has a 'power on' indicator light which is welcome. Connections are the standard RCA and 1/4" jacks.

According to Behringer it has Ultra Low-Noise amps - as in it's professional products which I can vouch for as I have a small Behringer mixer which is very low noise.

It's very competively priced - in fact very good value

Average Customer Review: 8 Reviews 4 stars

Technical Details

State-of-the-art phono preamp to accommodate magnetic pickups
Ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers offer outstanding sound performance
Dedicated RCA and 1/4' output connectors

DC 12-Volt adapter included
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

  

TCC - TC750 Phono Preamp

This will cost you more money but is still not expensive for the spec. It has gold plated jacks and a black anodized metal casing. Once again powered by an external supply (supplied) 12 volt DC which will operate anywhere in the world. It also includes an RCA cable and miniplug adaptor.

There is a ground wire terminal and power indicator which is good - the ground wire being something lacking in the previous two products.

Technical Details

RIAA freq response 20hz-20,000hz +/- 0.5dB
S/N ratio 85dB
THD <0.05%
input sensitivity 3.0mV
Nominal / max output 300mV / 1.8V
Output impedence 200 ohms, input 47kohm /220 pF
limited lifetime defective exchange warranty
142mm long / 73mm wide / 37mm high

Average Customer Review: 10 Reviews 5 stars
  
 

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