Is the built-in pre-amp switchable? I cannot get any decent audio output when plugged into my Luxman pre-amp.
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First of all, make sure that the RCA/Jack adapter is the most adequate for the impedance coupling. I don't know the type of Luxman pre-amp that you use, so I am guessing that the input corresponds mostly to a Jack (Phone) plug. For instance, some inputs correspond to MIC, then their impedance is low and a mixer is required to achieve a decent audio output. Otherwise, there should not be any problem or audio issue I could know.
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i don't think there are any bells or whistles on this turntable. as for you signal strength are you sure your plugs are correct? an audio line out will have a different signal strength than a headphone jack.
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The problem with a turntable and powered speakers is that turntables do not output the line-level signal you need. There are small pre-amps designed for record players that bring the very low signal up to line-level - that is what you need. You could also get an older, vintage full function pre-amp that does all sorts of switching too - they are much larger and more expensive, but if you want to use multiple inputs they are well worth the extra cost. Follow this link for the pre-amps you are looking for:
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There's no Phono input, so that implies you need a separate pre-amp, though who knows, maybe it does have sensitive enough input.The manual is almost impossible to comprehend, and unit's routing is really confusing, keep that in mind.
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Put your input into input 2 and switch Auto on to normal. This way the ampllifier is not dependent on input level to remain on.
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No ,but you can buy a preamp for it and use one of the other jack inputs . I had to do it this way.
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I don't believe this would be a good thing to try. You could damage your amp/receiver with the higher output of this pre-amplifier. I myself would not attempt this. Your money would be better spent on a new cartridge with a higher millivolt output rating.
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This device needs no pre-amp. You can hook it into any standard 2-channel input.
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Dear Michael,Thanks so much for your question. The Marantz TT42P turntable has a switch that allows you to turn the built-in preamp on or off, depending on whether you would be connecting to a dedicated phono input on your amplifier. Let me know if I can be of additional assistance!Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Not only is there no 'fader' between A & B speakers (which would be nice though it's not a typical feature) but there is no pre-out for speakers so you can't use a separate amp (and still control the volume remotely). There are lots of other useless inputs/outputs and even a pre-out for the subwoofer, but alas no pre-amp output for speakers.
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I have not tried that so i don't know, but it seems that you would not since the pre-amp has no ability to boost the signal without electrical power.
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to be honest, this was my first and only pre-amp i ever bot and it works great.... however there IS a buzz when i turn my lights on in the other room, but when i turn them off, there is no buzz
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There is an output jack hole that says "speaker out". I've tried to connect another speaker through there as well as another preamp and my attempts were unsuccesful. Maybe I was doing it wrong, but it could also be a cheap amplifier. The bluetooth rocks, though.
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The preamp has a transformer that plugs into a 120V outlet. I didn't see any improvment over the rabbit ears I had on an older non digital TV.
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I have not try that yet. But since you brought it up, I will test it. How the unit has to work with an amp.
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You do not need a pre-amp. This is an integrated amplifier; all you need is a RIAA preamp IF you're using a record player. It has one RCA input. You might need a good source switch box but that's it. The amp itself sounds great. The only "complaint" that I had was that the speakers I used (Bowers & Wilkins) did ddraw more power than the amp could provide to play LOUD! (Loud!). But the sweet sound of a tube amp is just like a bandaid on a cut; it takes that pain away quickly.
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I didn't like that amp, and my suggestion is to swap for something different. I Tried to swap out a tube and it didn't even work anymore... Here PreSonus has a comparably priced pre amp, and they make pretty decent ones. Hope it helps! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TubePREv2
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No problem. I use in a one-channel antique jukebox for the phono input. Very few of the modern ones have a phono input anymore and they need a pre-amp. This is a road-warrior amp, and I have used several of them for different projects over the years. One takes the output from my surround sound unit and powers speaker pairs all over the house. Another goo feature is that the off-on switch stays in the position you leave it and can be used in a switched power outlet of a master amp or anything else you want it to respond to. I keep coming back to this amp and have been very happy with them...especially the price and availability.