What Is a Preamp, and Do I Really Need One?

If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the ...
MusicRadar

“You’ll notice when you play it. You hit this pedal on and your amp just becomes huge… It’s just this big, big sound”: EarthQuaker Devices and Dr Z team up for a tub…

The ZEQD-Pre has an EF86 pentode just like Dr Z's sweet high-end amps, and it might just give your rig the analogue warmth, ...
TechHive

Andover Audio SpinStage review: Audiophile quality, great price

The Andover SpinStage really shines when used with higher-priced cartridges, but this phono pre-amp can enhance any turntable’s sound, and it can grow with upgrades to your home-audio system. Andover ...
The Next Web

Does your record player need an external phono preamp?

I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...