# \#phono-pre **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/tag/phono-pre/49.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [DS Audio Preamp Version 2 - For a Fellow Who Freak!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-audio-preamp-version-2-for-a-fellow-who-freak/44460)
**Author:** [@rajugsw](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rajugsw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-audio-preamp-version-2-for-a-fellow-who-freak/44460 "2026-08-02T06:47:59Z")
After overbuilding and several rebuilds of the actual Preamp section of my DIY DS Audio Phono Preamp (not to mention bending the DS003’s Aluminum Cantilever - shout out to TMR & Musical Surroundings for getting me a rebu… --- ## [PS Audio 5.0 Preamp Power Pack](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-5-0-preamp-power-pack/43020)
**Author:** [@Fritzdouma](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Fritzdouma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-5-0-preamp-power-pack/43020 "2026-07-10T11:18:18Z")
I recently acquired a used PS Audio 5.0 preamp. The place that I purchased from replaced any capacitators that were faulty. They said that I should plug it into a power bar so I could turn it off to save the capacitors i… --- ## [Phono Preamp Hiss](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/phono-preamp-hiss/44071)
**Author:** [@robert.w.puckett](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/robert.w.puckett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/phono-preamp-hiss/44071 "2026-04-30T19:40:57Z")
I apologize upfront if this is not appropriate for this forum, but I thought I would tap the insights of the very knowledgeable and thoughtful people here. I have a Rega Aria Phono Stage coupled with a Rega P6/Ania Movi… --- ## [Upgrade Integrated amplifier or get separate phono preamp](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/upgrade-integrated-amplifier-or-get-separate-phono-preamp/43805)
**Author:** [@johnoireland](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/johnoireland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/upgrade-integrated-amplifier-or-get-separate-phono-preamp/43805 "2026-03-04T01:58:40Z")
Hi folks, Hello from Ireland. I have a clear audio concept turntable (approximately $1,500, with sumiko blue point cartridge/stylus approx $300), decent speakers Focal ($2,000) but an old yamaha amp, cheap, but nice sou… --- ## [Full PS Audio System?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/full-ps-audio-system/43486)
**Author:** [@Clover](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clover)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/full-ps-audio-system/43486 "2026-01-16T01:54:54Z")
Been watching Paul’s videos on and off for year’s but have never owned any PS Audio gear or even been to a show to hear any of it yet. However, I’ve been interested the BHK line and I now have a chance to acquire a comp… --- ## [Rowland Research strain gauge phono preamp](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rowland-research-strain-gauge-phono-preamp/40904)
**Author:** [@louminaughty](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/louminaughty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rowland-research-strain-gauge-phono-preamp/40904 "2025-02-10T01:31:58Z")
Hello Audio Peoples! I’m new here but a longtime lover of quality audio. I have what appears to be an exceedingly rare Rowland Research phono pre Model STA-1 that utilizes a Panasonic EPC-415C “strain gauge” cartridge … --- ## [What ever happened to the BHK Phonostage?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-the-bhk-phonostage/37518)
**Author:** [@Clive197](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clive197)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-the-bhk-phonostage/37518 "2024-10-15T05:21:11Z")
I was patiently waiting for the top of the range Phonostage that Darren said he as working on. As I was bored waiting I purchased a Stellar Phonostage that I’d keep until the BHK (or whatever it was going to be called) p… --- ## [Roon DSP options](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/roon-dsp-options/37661)
**Author:** [@karthick](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/karthick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/roon-dsp-options/37661 "2024-05-29T02:30:19Z")
For curiosity purpose I enabled head room management and sample rate conversion options in Roon DSP. I don’t know what they exactly do… but I’m able to listen for longer hours with these options enabled. Without these o… --- ## [Turntable cartridges or Phono Preamp - Which makes a bigger impact $ for $](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-cartridges-or-phono-preamp-which-makes-a-bigger-impact-for/35187)
**Author:** [@csr78](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/csr78)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-cartridges-or-phono-preamp-which-makes-a-bigger-impact-for/35187 "2023-10-06T00:13:57Z")
If one were to spend money on a turntable upgrade, would a sonic improvement be more realized from an upgraded stylus cartridge or a phono preamp (assuming the same money spent on either, and that the current parts are e… --- ## [Stellar Phono Channel Drift with Crap (but cleaned) LP Pressings - Anyone else?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-channel-drift-with-crap-but-cleaned-lp-pressings-anyone-else/34629)
**Author:** [@rajugsw](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rajugsw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-channel-drift-with-crap-but-cleaned-lp-pressings-anyone-else/34629 "2023-08-06T06:58:29Z")
I have my PS Audio Stellar Phono stages’ input dials for the MC Cart. with the resistance set extremely low (20Ω custom mode - back panel dials) along with the gain. Doesn’t matter if it’s the Ortofon Quintet Black/MoFi… --- ## [Stellar Phono Pre & the remote](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-the-remote/32605)
**Author:** [@dostrye](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dostrye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-the-remote/32605 "2023-03-04T07:38:38Z")
Hey fellow Audio Nuts! I’ve got the Stellar Phono Pre and I have to say it is one nice component. But I have one concern… What happens in ten +/- years and the remote gives out? And if/when the remotes are no longer ava… --- ## [Best loading for Grado 1.5mv cart on stellar phono pre](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-loading-for-grado-1-5mv-cart-on-stellar-phono-pre/31713)
**Author:** [@brian.holland](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.holland)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-loading-for-grado-1-5mv-cart-on-stellar-phono-pre/31713 "2023-01-03T14:20:35Z")
Have a Grado 1.5mv cart made for VPI turntables. Was trying to set my stellar phono pre for best results. Advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brian --- ## [Stella Phono Preamp Humming Noise](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stella-phono-preamp-humming-noise/31541)
**Author:** [@tin\_man.wong](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tin_man.wong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stella-phono-preamp-humming-noise/31541 "2022-12-25T02:48:35Z")
I purchased a brand new Stella phono preamp from PSAudio back in May of this year but it had audible humming noise from the listening position (around 7.5 ft) from the speakers. I was able to get a RMA returned that uni… --- ## [Stellar Phono Pre John Atkinson recommendation](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-john-atkinson-recommendation/23181)
**Author:** [@stevecham](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevecham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-john-atkinson-recommendation/23181 "2021-04-19T15:57:09Z")
In John Atkinson’s measurements of the Stellar Phono Pre in Stereophile, he states at the end: “The way in which its measured distortion and overload margin vary with the gain setting suggests that its owner use the low… --- ## [PS Audio Stellar Phono Pre vs. Parasound JC3 Jr. / 3+](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-stellar-phono-pre-vs-parasound-jc3-jr-3/15559)
**Author:** [@kcleveland123](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/kcleveland123)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-stellar-phono-pre-vs-parasound-jc3-jr-3/15559 "2021-01-04T18:20:06Z")
I’m currently using a Parasound JC3 Jr. to great effect, but would very much like to hear from anyone who’s heard / owned both the PSA Stellar Phono Pre and a Parasound JC3 Jr. or 3+. It may be that time (again) for upgr… --- ## [GCPH Resistor Values](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/gcph-resistor-values/18831)
**Author:** [@DiscoMike](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DiscoMike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/gcph-resistor-values/18831 "2020-09-02T21:19:59Z")
Hello. There are 4 traditional axial (non-SMD) resistors I wish to upgrade on the GCPH Phono Preamp. Does anyone know the values of these resistors and if the wattage for each resistor is 1/2 or 1 Watt ? The resistors…