Rega RP1 and Cambridge Audio 640A

The Cambridge 640A does not have a phono stage built in so you can't connect your Rega directly to it.  You need to get a phono pre-amp to go between the turntable and one of the line level inputs on your amp.  The Cambridge Audio ones are pretty good - see if you can find a second hand 640P.  Alternatively the NAD PP2 is very good as well.

Thanks Matthew,

I read that it is best not to use the phono input for a phono pre-amp. Do yo have any advice which channel to use on my 640A

Mark.

The 'Phono' label on the input is simply to aid identification - connect the RP1 to a phono stage, then the phono stage to the 'phono' rca inputs on the amp.

Thanks Numpty,

Quite daunting coming on here as i know next to nothing about setting up a turntable. Have been playing cd's for years but i'm chuffed to have a new turntable and want to set it up to the best standard possible.

Mark

The RP1 is a great turntable, especially with the performance pack.  Get yourself a decent phono stage and you'll be enjoying great sound in no time.

Thanks again Matthew,

Will let you know how i get on. Thanks for taking the time to pass on your knowledge. Appreciate it.

Mark.

Rega's Fono Mini A2D (£85) is a really good phono stage too.

Thanks Ketan,

Having read the review in What Hi-Fi i have ordered the Rega pre phono. Hopefully this will help,

Mark.

Rega's Fono Mini A2D is now wired up and my turntable is sounding sweet as a nut. In fact much better than i anticipated. Very happy.

Thanks for the advice everyone

Mark.