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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Preamplifiers (preamps) boost the low-level signal from the turntable so your music ...

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Preamplifiers (preamps) boost the low-level signal from the turntable so your music plays at a “normal” volume in speakers and headphones. Some record players come with a built-in preamp, but it’s not ...