Electronics · Turntables / Record Players
Do I need a turntable with a built-in phono preamp?
Reviewer consensus
Only if your amplifier or powered speakers don't have a phono input. Most modern receivers and Bluetooth speakers expect a line-level signal, so a switchable built-in preamp (as on the AT-LP120X, AT-LP70X, and the LP3XBT) saves you from buying a separate phono stage. Audiophiles upgrading to a dedicated external preamp can simply flip the switch off.