Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp

  • Price: $48.95
  • B&H # ROVP29
  • Mfr# VP29

Product Highlights

  • RIAA EQ Compensation
  • RCA I/O
  • Ground Terminal

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The Rolls VP29 is a phono/turntable preamplifier with provisions for line level output. The VP29 is designed for use with amplifiers, mixers or stereo systems that do not provide turntable inputs.

The preamp features dual RCA phone inputs, ground terminal connection and dual RCA stereo line level outputs. A separate 1/4" stereo line level output is provided for added flexibility. Although the unit is DC powered (AC adapter included), its compact design make it both unobtrusive and portable.

EQ Compensation Curve
The Rolls VP29 features RIAA standard EQ compensation. Counter-EQing during playback compensates for over accentuated high frequencies and low-end frequency loss
RCA and 1/4" Phone Output
In addition to the standard RCA L/R phono outputs provided, a single 1/4" stereo phone output is provided for added flexibility
Compact & Rugged Design
The Rolls VP29 sports a rugged, compact design that is both unobtrusive as well as lightweight and portable

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Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp
 
4.8

(based on 9 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (4)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Great sound quality (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Good audio (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Amateur recording (4)
    • Basic systems (4)
    • Home theater (3)
    • Large rooms (3)
    • Pro audio / DJ / mixing (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

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    5.0

    great addition

    By teddybear

    from live oak fl

    About Me Movie Enthusiast, Practical

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Easy To Setup
    • Energy Efficient
    • Good Power Output
    • Good Remote Control
    • Great Sound Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Basic Systems
      • Home Theater
      • Larger Rooms
      • Smaller Rooms

      Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

      vp29 phono preamp is a welcome part of my set up. my turn table would not delever its sound without the vp29. I love it.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Excellent, low cost solution

      By Moose

      from Ridgefield CT

      About Me Audiophile

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Theater

        Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

        I had a receiver that didn't have phono inputs. Rather than buy another receiver, I bought the Rolls VP29.I hooked it up in minutes (literally) and can now hear the wonderful sound of vinyl again.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Great sounding preamp

        By JB

        from MA

        About Me Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Great Sound Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Basic Systems
          • DJ / Mixing
          • Larger Rooms

          Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

          Used this to replace a cheap Radioshack preamp that had no grounding post. This preamp sounds great, very clean and very quite. It seemed to have a better S/N ration than other comparable pre-amp boxes and it's made in the USA with solid build quality. This is perfect if you want to use your turntable with a set of powered speakers or if your receiver lacks a phono input. it's also very small and easy to hide once you have it hooked up.

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          • No

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          5.0

          EXCELLENT LOW-COST SOLUTION

          By COAST

          from White Plains, NY

          About Me Audiophile

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Energy Efficient
          • Great Sound Quality
          • Inexpensive

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Basic Systems
            • Play records

            Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

            For people with record collections, who own a receiver that doesn't have a photo input, this is the ideal, low-cost solution. It allows you to use a record player (turntable) with the inputs your receiver already has. Installation took about five minutes, and the unit provided good, clean sound.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

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            5.0

            Awesome Product

            By Mike

            from St. Louis, MO

            About Me Movie Enthusiast, Practical, Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Accurate Controls
            • Easy To Setup
            • Good Power Output
            • Great Sound Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Basic Systems
              • DJ / Mixing
              • Home Theater
              • Larger Rooms
              • Multiple Rooms / Whole House
              • Smaller Rooms

              Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

              This preamp is absolutely awesome. It was easy to install, and works without any issue. As far as the signal from a turntable to a modern amplifier, I cannot notice a difference (no hum or extra background noise).

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              • No

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              5.0

              An excellent phono preamp value!

              By The Red Room Audio Services

              from Texas

              About Me Experienced

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Clear Sound
              • Compact
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Amateur Recording
                • Home Studio

                Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

                I use the VP29 to transfer vinyl into the digital world. It is small and resides quietly behind a power strip. It's predecessor, a "DJ" style phono preamp costing about $75 pales in comparison. You cannot beat spending [$] for general transfers to digital. I own another Rolls product and I'm equally impressed.

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                5.0

                Works great

                By Tom

                from Henderson, CO

                About Me Novice

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Amateur Recording

                  Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

                  I needed this so that I could hook my turntable to my computer. It's easy to hook up and everything worked great.

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                  4.0

                  Great value for price

                  By Chris

                  from Chicago, IL

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Sound
                  • Compact
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • Limited Functions

                  Best Uses

                  • Amateur Recording
                  • Home Studio
                  • Mobile DJ

                  Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

                  I use this phono preamp for basic purposes of sampling off records for electronic music. It works great for the value but I'm not an expert by any means. However, it gives a clean signal, great value for the price.

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                  4.0

                  PERFECT for ripping vinyl LPs to MP3

                  By gwb

                  from NYC

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Sound
                  • Compact
                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Amateur Recording

                    Comments about Rolls VP29 - Phono Preamp:

                    I bought the VP29 to use in digitizing my LP collection for storage on my computer and to listen to through iTunes. Looked at some other pre-amps, but the VP29 seemed to have the best combination of quality and features for the price.

                    Set up was quick and easy. I attached the phono outputs to the inputs on the VP29, and the outputs on the VP29 to an RCA-to-mini jack Y cable. I plugged that into the line-in jack on my HP PC. SOund is great, with minimal hum.

                    I use Audio Cleaning Lab 14 to create and touch up the MP3 files. The 60Hz hum filter removes the hum, and it has crackle and pop filters as well as a "brilliance" filter to breathe some life into well-worn LPs.

                    All in all, a solid little unit.

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                    What's in the Box

                    Rolls VP29 Phono Preamp with RIAA EQ Compensation
                    • External Power Supply
                    • One (1) Year Warranty
                     
                     
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