Phono Stage in to Bluesound Power Node

[Tigerjones]

A friend of mine is considering buying a Bluesound Power Node and connecting a phono stage via the 3,5mm jack. Is this a good option? Does the lack of RCAs limit the sound quality?

Cheers
Patrick

 

[manicatel]

No, that method works fine. The limitations are ultimately in the quality of the amp rather than the lack of RCA inputs & having to use 3.5mm instead.
As long as you’re not using a really high end turntable & expecting miracles, it’ll be fine.
Something along the lines of a £1k turntable cart & phonostage combo into a powernode will be great.

 

[Tigerjones]

Thanks, I’ll pass this on.

 

[manicatel]

Plenty of companies sell a 2rca-to-3.5mm interconnect, such as the Audioquest Tower, for under £30.

 

[shevans]

If your friend does not yet have a phonostage then tell him to look at the Bluesound HUB.

https://www.bluesound.com/products/hub/

 

[Tigerjones]

He’s bought a Technics 1500 with a built in phono stage so that’s all taken care of.