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5 Best Preamplifiers of 2025

Last Updated - 03/07/2025

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Pro-Ject Audio Systems

Pro-Ject Tube Box S2, High End Valve Phono Preamplifier (Black)

Pro-Ject Audio Systems

£345.00

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Main highlights
- Valve phono stage supplied with 2 x ECC83 valves
- Suitable for MM and MC cartridges
- Precise RIAA equalisation in two parts, passive/active
- Dual mono circuitry for optimized channel separation
- Adjustable impedance and capacitance settings
£345.00
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Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey

Cambridge Audio

£299.00

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Main highlights
- Vinyl as it's supposed to sound - carefully designed to minimise unwanted noise and deliver a true vinyl experience
- Superb balance control and support for both Moving Coil and Moving Magenet cartridges
- Subsonic filters remove low-frequency rumble caused by imperfections in the record
- Integrated headphone preamplifier and output lets you enjoy your records in quiet solitude.
- Eco Friendly - Powers down automatically if unused for 20 mins
£299.00
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PROZOR

PROZOR Phono Preamp - Preamplifier with Volume Control Stereo M/M Turntable Amplifier RCA Input & RCA 3.5mm Output Pre AMP Phono Preamplifier for Turntable with 12V 1A Power Adapter for Record Player

PROZOR

£25.32

£27.99
(9% Off)

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Main highlights
- 【Support Volume Control】: With Practicality In Mind, This Phono Preamplifier Has A More Compact Size And An Additional ON/OFF Button And Volume Control(The Volume Can Reach or Exceed PP400) to Make It Easier And More Portabl
- 【Solidly Built】: Preamp for Turntable Features a Built Structure with the Metal Case and Gold-plated Interfaces, Good Anti-interference and Heat Resistance. The Preamplifier are Equipped with Anti-skid Pads to Provide Stability
- 【Preamplifier for Turntable】: Turntable Amplifier Transmits and Amplifies Music from the Turntable to Stereo Systems and Headphone, 2 *RCA(L & R) Input + 2 * RCA(L & R) and 3.5mm Output Interfaces, Amplify the output low level signal to a sufficient level
- 【High-quality Electronic Components】: Phono Preamp Is Equipped with High-quality Electronic Components, with 12V Power Adapter and Power Adds Magnetic Ring Make the Expression of Music Natural and Clear, Away From Interference Sources and Reduce Noise
- 【High Performance】: Turntable Preamp's Performance Stands Out with A Maximum Gain of 63DB, Ultra Low Noise and An Impedance of About 47 kW, With This Professional Amplifier, The Sound of The Turntable Is Fully Amplified, Provides High Quality Audio
£25.32
£27.99 (9% Off)
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Fosi Audio
16% Off

Fosi Audio BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included

Fosi Audio

£29.99

£35.99
(16% Off)

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- ✅What's Included - With the BOX X1 phono preamp, you receive a 12V power adapter, user manual, worry-free 24-month warranty, and friendly customer service.
- ✅Versatile Connectivity - The phono preamp provides MM turntable input, RCA line output for powered speakers, and a 3.5MM headphone output, allowing simultaneous use of RCA line output and AUX headphone output for maximum flexibility.
- ✅Perfect Integration - Designed for vinyl record enthusiasts, this phono preamp ensures accurate sound replication with its built-in low-noise phono preamp circuitry, conforming precisely to the RIAA standard, and encased in a durable black anodized steel case for reliable and rugged audio transmission.
- ✅Hassle-Free Playback - The BOX X1 is an ultra-low noise phono preamp that seamlessly converts phono signals into line-level signals, featuring a grounding post for optimal turntable protection.
- ✅Exceptional Audio Quality - Equipped with a high-quality DC12V power supply, this MM phono preamplifier offers reliable and stable performance, delivering an output voltage level of 2V max (P-P) at 10K Ohms, an SNR of 70dB, and THD of ≤0.08% @ 1kHz and 3mV, while conforming precisely to the standard RIAA frequency response.
£29.99
£35.99 (16% Off)
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Fosi Audio

Fosi Audio BOX X5 Phono Preamp for Turntable, Mini Preamplifier Home Audio for MM & MC Cartridge Turntable/Phonograph Record Player/Active Speakers, 4-Level Adjustable Gain 38/48/56/66 dB with RCA

Fosi Audio

£109.99

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Main highlights
- User Friendly Design: It has an easy-to-use one-touch power button, gain control, and a convenient toggle switch to switch between MC and MM cartridges. In addition, the grounding port ensures that the connection is secure.
- Multiple Gain Settings: With 4-Level gain adjustment settings of 38/48/56/66dB, the preamplifier accommodates both MM & MC cartridge types, meeting a variety of needs. This enhances your phono stage and helps in rebuilding the vintage stereo sound.
- Mini and Exquisite: It's built around a minimalist yet functional design featuring an all-aluminum alloy chassis. When paired with the V3 stereo amplifier, the BOX X5 can bring out the best in your vinyl playback, enhancing its frequency response and dynamic performance.
- High Performance: The BOX X5 phono preamp is compatible with both MM and MC cartridges, featuring 4 gain settings and an excellent precise RIAA equalization to provide a clean, direct pass-through of a signal when paired with your turntable.
- Audiophile-Grade Components: This preamp utilizes a variety of materials such as 2% Precision Polyester Film Capacitors, Green Sleeve Copper Lead Audio Capacitors, 0.1% High-Precision Film Resistors, OPA1612 Op-Amp, Gold-Plated RCA Jacks, and more. It picks up subtle and finite detail produced from it and delivers a truly warm and inviting sound.
£109.99

5 Best Preamplifiers of 2025

Pro-Ject Tube Box S2, High End Valve Phono Preamplifier (Black)

Cambridge Audio Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey

PROZOR Phono Preamp - Preamplifier with Volume Control Stereo M/M Turntable Amplifier RCA Input & RCA 3.5mm Output Pre AMP Phono Preamplifier for Turntable with 12V 1A Power Adapter for Record Player

Fosi Audio BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included

Fosi Audio BOX X5 Phono Preamp for Turntable, Mini Preamplifier Home Audio for MM & MC Cartridge Turntable/Phonograph Record Player/Active Speakers, 4-Level Adjustable Gain 38/48/56/66 dB with RCA

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