ARCAM A85

[Wozy68]

Have one of these amps, its never been used since I bought her, blimey must be 10 years ago, and after moving house and having the space for my hifi I want to get back into and listen to vinyl.

I'm pretty sure she hasn't a built in Phono Stage, and its so long since I've been into hifi im a little perplexed on what I need to do.

Do I need a phono stage, and does it have to be integrated or can it plug in somewhere on the back of the amp and be separate?

The turntable I'm hoping to get is the Roksan Radius 5.2 if that alters anything.

[Monty Python]

You'll need a phono pre-amp which will boost the signal from the record deck and apply RIAA correction.

http://www.gspaudio.co.uk/all-about-the-phono-prea...

http://www.richersounds.com/products/hi-fi-separat...

[Roadster25]

What Mr Python said.

Have a look second hand too, there are usually plenty for auction. My vote would be for a used Trichord Dino if you can find one.