Can this turntable operate with a receiver, or only through a computer? If so, what receiver might you recommend?
784214
It does operate with a receiver. It has a switch so that you can use it with receivers that don't have a Phono input. I am using an outboard Cambridge Audio pre-amp and I honestly cannot tell a difference between using the internal pre-amp or the external I use. To put it simply, yes, you can use it with whatever type of receiver you choose. I recommend using a stereo receiver.
784215
Yes, it can operate nicely through a receiver, and the one I'm using is a Yamaha R-S500. Good luck.
784216
We have it hooked up through a Sony receiver. Its an older model Sony that we've had for a while. We have it connected to nice speakers, though, and it sounds great.
721444
It looks like you should be able to. There are audio "in" jacks (1red & 1 white) on the back of the unit. There are also a couple of USB ports on the front of the unit but I don't know if turntables are using them now. It is a nice system with lots of power, I like mine!
534444
The unit is able to play back cassettes and CDs (originals and those recorded on it) through a receiver. It can not play vinyl. If recording of vinyl on the unit is needed, turntable will need to be run to a receiver/amplifier and the signal sent via the "line out" to the 222SLmk.
1168222
Maybe you need some sort of pre amp for the turntable for it to run on your receiver, Shure used to make one but I haven't seen one in quite a while. Do you have access to any other receiver to see if it works ok...it may just be faulty. Without getting my hands on it is hard to say just what the issue is.
1271967
I think you need a receiver with a PHONO input, this receiver does not have one. Only the more expensive ones have that input.
1093059
Regarding hooking this up to the turntable - This DAC accepts digital inputs by way of optical cable or coaxial cable. As long as phono preamp outputs digital signals, this DAC can take the input. Regarding listening - you need to have an amplifier or receiver. :)
267739
You'll definitely need an RIAA-type of preamp (Amazon has a few economical models). The signal coming out of a turntable needs to be EQ'd and boosted to work properly. No real way around it. :-)
1772248
You can but you will need an inline turntable amplifier. Otherwise it will be too quiet, the input for it is not amplified in the receiver.
709049
Yes, TTB answered very well. My Teac A-790A has served me very well in handling a CD player, turntable, and cassette deck. You will, of course, need speakers (unless you use only headphones), and this receiver allows you to use two sets of speakers--if you desire.
1607830
I got it for a gift for my sister, I think it just plugs into computer to transfer records to digital files. MR etc. You can probably play them through computer speakers. There is no amplifier in the turntable.
887239
There are some turntables that have a built in amp. Mine does so it works with straight RCA inputs.
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Yes preamp will make it sound better! Most receivers don't have enough preamp build inside to run the turntable
1607831
The turntable plugs into your computers USB and the sound would come out of your normal PC speakers. You can hook external speakers to the unit itself but don't need to.
436215
Hi, I think you meant receiver or integrated instead of straight amplifier. If you connect to a Auxiliary input or tape in etc. you would need a Phono pre-amp (step up transformer) then use the chassis screw to ground the turntable.
129781
It has a pre-amp so you can connect it directly to a receiver AUX or CD player input. You can also connect it to a computer USB or AUX audio input. I would not recomend this turntable. I had to make some major modifications to it in order to track all the way. The tonearm lead in wire is poorly arranged and hangs up if not re-routed. If you are using it for something else besides just playing LPs it will probably be OK.
974322
There is no "phono" input on this receiver, so it doesn't have a preamp. You can use another RCA input (I am using "Tape"), but that will only work depending on your turntable, and if it has a built-in preamp. If your turntable has a "phono" out or phono switch/setting, it will work. I have one connected and it works fine. Otherwise, you will need to buy a little $20 preamp. If you are only looking to power your speakers for a turntable, this is probably not the receiver for you.
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This is not an integrated receiver. It is an amplifier. Likewise, you would not connect this to an integrated receiver.You will need nothing except speaker wires (obviously) to connect your speakers. However, for the turntable, you will need a phono preamp. This is not unusual; you would need a separate phono preamp for almost any modern receiver or preamp/amp combo these days as manufacturers do not include them much anymore.