Amplifier for Pro-ject Essential

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Hi,

I need some help choosing an amplifier for a Pro-ject Essential. I've never used an amplifier and I wouldn't want to spend a fortune on it especially since I am using average speakers (Creative Inspire T3130). Could you recommend me one of these (or any other):

http://www.greenhomeshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&sort=20a&page=1

Also, will the speaker connection fit the amplifier?

Thanks.

 

[The_Lhc]

Those speakers are active, they already have an amplifier in them, so you can't add another one.

 

[Anonymous]

Those speakers are active, they already have an amplifier in them, so you can't add another one.

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Thanks. So should I just connect the turntable to the speakers or do I need anything else in between?

 

[The_Lhc]

Those speakers are active, they already have an amplifier in them, so you can't add another one.

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Those speakers have a power supply yes?

Thanks. So should I just connect the turntable to the speakers or do I need anything else in between?

I don't know the Essential well enough to know if it has a phono stage built in, if it doesn't you'll need one, and an appropriate cable to connect it to the speakers.

 

[Anonymous]

I don't know the Essential well enough to know if it has a phono stage built in, if it doesn't you'll need one, and an appropriate cable to connect it to the speakers.

There is a version of Essential with integrated phono-MM preamp and one without. Would the one with the preamp work with those speakers?

 

[nads]

Yes as would the one without but you would need a Phono stage ( amplifier).

 

[Anonymous]

Yes as would the one without but you would need a Phono stage ( amplifier).

I see. Would it make more sense to buy an amplifier seperately then? The price difference between the two (with and without internal amp) is about 100 $. What kind of amp would the best (a good value for money)? Thanks so much for your help.