If you happen to’ve ever wished so as to add a turntable to a contemporary hi-fi system, you’ll know that almost all receivers made within the final 20 years don’t help turntables natively. It’s because as data died out within the 90s, it saved manufacturing prices because the RIAA Equalising preamp might be disregarded. So for a few years since, you’ve been in a position to buy a separate phono preamp. Nicely, now you’ll be able to cheaply construct your individual with the NS-04 Phono Preamp design from Portuguese vendor Kuosch.

With a pleasant matte black PCB end, the NS-04 would look nice with virtually any hi-fi gear. Or you’ll be able to tuck it away inside your receiver, and completely convert one of many inputs to phono. The design is straightforward, environment friendly, and can sound glorious with a variety of turntables and amplifiers.

Nevertheless, there’s extra than simply the Phono Preamp within the NS line. Kuosch additionally makes the NS-01 Headphone Amplifier. Many individuals use headphone amplifiers as a result of high-impedance headphones require them. However they will additionally increase the output from a weak supply, permitting your headphones to succeed in their full potential. This specific design is sort of sturdy, in a position to ship 7VRMS at 90mA! That’s over half a watt RMS, so I’d positively watch out with the quantity knob on this factor!

Lastly, the NS-02 is a straightforward quantity management and channel choose board. All three of those NS boards have the identical kind issue, in order that they work properly collectively. These boards are straightforward to hand-assemble, and all include the BOM, schematics, and meeting directions. If you wish to add some DIY contact to your hi-fi setup, it is a good spot to start out! Our solely query is what occurred to NS-03?!