Despite the success of digital media, the old-fashioned vinyl records have never been more popular, nowadays. However, the correct reproduction of an analog record requires the conditioning of the pickup signal, according to a non-linear function specified by the RIAA standard. This High-Quality RIAA Preamplifier design brilliantly solves this problem, with outstanding results! 

Why This Design?

Since I started writing this article on Elektor Labs, I have noticed that over the last three years the “vinyl-mania” has grown, becoming even stronger through plenty of vintage events. In our cities, we see fairs where you can find equipment and record collections.

While brands such as Thorens, Dual, Lenco, and many others are still well known, there is a slight downside when it comes to today’s listening systems. With Hi-Fi giving way to digital interfaces and Bluetooth, many times the RIAA preamp is missing from the new generation of devices for listening to your records. However...