need a phono stage with 1098?

[erikm12]

Hi, new to the world of vinyl. Will I need a seperate phono stage with the 1098 and a mmf-5 tt? I'm trying to figure things out as I go.

[Kevin D]

If the mmf-5 only comes with phono level outputs, you will need a phono preamp to use it with the 1098. There's several threads on the forum for recommended preamps, but I'm sure more will chime in with more experience.

Kevin D.

[miner]

I have heard good things about the Bellari tube phono pre - and it is very affordable. Maybe with the rise in vinyl usage Rotel will start to put phono inputs on the newer models of pre/pro coming out - lets hope so. I do have a phono input on my RC-1070 & RC-1090 but I have yet to add a TT.

erikm12, how do you like your Music Hall and the included cartridge?

[erikm12]

Thanks for the input.
Miner.....I am finishing out my basement and have my speakers and pre only. Thats it. I know what amp I want and am looking for a good deal on a mmf-5.
I'll get the amp here shortly and as soon as I find a deal on a used tt get it. I was hoping not to have to buy a phono pre. I am new to the world of vinyl, well at the level above the tt's of 25 ish years ago.
Hopefully I will have everything done in a month.

[bigburner]

erikm12, I'm using a Sansui SR-525 direct drive turntable that I bought in London in 1976, connected to the phono stage of my Rotel RC-1070 preamp. The sound is deliciously creamy.