YU4

Kanto

YU4

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Need help choosing a external phono pre amp for my set up

Opinions on Klipsch like these are divided as some users find them too bright/harsh. So might be worth considering Kanto, most of those have phono input too. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_310YU4MB/Kanto-YU4-Matte-Black.html Available in a variety of finishes too.

papadrinks in r/turntables

November 29, 2025 12:09 AM

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Newbie setup help

If you go for the powered Kanto Yu4 or Yu6, they have a phono preamp built-in, so you could skip the Fosi. (As long as your TT is positioned close enough to the main speaker to take advantage of the built-in phono, that is.)

dave_two_point_oh in r/turntables

December 10, 2025 10:31 PM

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best budget speakers with a built in phono preamp?

Passive and separate speaker amp you can later upgrade one part at a time. If you need to go powered then Kanto YU4 or 6 with built in phono preamp are good. Or 4" Kanto YU $199 on sale plus a Fosi X5 Phono or Emotive Phono https://emotiva.com/products/ph-1-phono-stage Or 4" Onkyo on sale with built

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sharkamino in r/turntables

December 13, 2025 11:13 PM

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Wiim Ultra Bluetooth

You could sell the a5+ and get the Kanto Yu4/Yu6 as an upgrade. Built in BT, phono pre, usb + optical dac for computer and tv. Keeps your set up simple and similar to what you have.

Lonely_Percentage546 in r/StereoAdvice

January 29, 2026 1:12 PM

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suggestions for good record player

Something like the excellent Kanto YU4 and an AT turntable YU4 includes a phono stage pre-amp. The speakers are powered and have various inputs, amplification and nothing further is needed. To add streaming and internet radio you can cast from a mobile phone or tablet or get a Wiim Mini. https://www

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Known_Confusion9879 in r/records

February 3, 2026 11:50 PM

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Most customisable?

If you do end up going for the Kanto Yu4s, then since they also give you a phono preamp to leverage, then I would at least take a minute to think about maybe spending a little more to get an RT82 rather than an RT81. An RT82 currently costs $100 more than a normal RT81 (or just $50 more if you're ac

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dave_two_point_oh in r/turntables

September 12, 2025 6:58 PM

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r/vinyl Weekly Questions Thread for the week of September 29, 2025

Sounds like you already know--you need speakers, and an amplifier. That's the most affordable route because if you get speakers and an amp that are of a vintage with the turntable, they'll be pretty cheap. You can also get powered speakers, something like the Kanto YU4 that have a dedicated input fo

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randychardonnay in r/vinyl

September 30, 2025 7:16 AM

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need advice! dual 1225

If you want to go super simple, Kanto sells of powered bookshelf speakers (Yu4 and Yu6) with a built in phono preamp. It’ll get you up and running and give you time to really learn about what you’d like. The Yu4 is over budget at MSRP, but I bet you can find them on sale. I’d pair it with a vintage

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KlattuVeratuKneckTie in r/turntables

October 9, 2025 9:53 PM

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I've done a bit of research and I'm fairly certain this is the setup I will be buying, am I missing anything?

Ah, I see. You might find this helpful just for the knowledge part: https://imgur.com/a/receivers-speakers-phono-preamp-f0my7 So to answer your question, yes. You need a phono pre-amp to convert the signal your turntable sends out. This phono stage can be in your turntable, it can be in your speaker

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DeanWeenisGod in r/turntables

November 4, 2025 9:35 PM

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Simplified help needed

These are powered and have a phono stage (which you'll need), so all you'd need to do is plug in your new deck and go: https://skybygramophone.com/products/kanto-yu4-powered-speakers

DeanWeenisGod in r/turntables

November 5, 2025 1:52 AM

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