Is it true this has no analogue input unlike the 3020? If so $1000 for a reciever with no way to add a turntable is a huge oversight.
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Yes unfortunately NAD 7050 has no analogue inputs. However its a good performer than 3020 with its internal power amp. &#304;f you want to use a network player with a turntable I suggest that Peachtree has a very decent tubed preamp with integrated dac and power amp and couple of analogue inputs. Check this out: http://www.amazon.com/Peachtree-Audio-Integrated-Amplifier-Rosewood/dp/B00KSPIGQM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1420918959&sr=8-8&keywords=peachtree+nova if you have some hungry speakers try to listen these: http://www.amazon.com/Peachtree-Audio-Integrated-Amplifier-Cherry/dp/B00A3WP1SQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420918959&sr=8-5&keywords=peachtree+nova I suggest that is you have some local dealers pf peachtree go and listen and compare with NAD.
771102
Basically any receiver/amp will work with this unit as long as the inputs are RCA jacks and that's pretty much all of them. Here's how it breaks down. All turntables require a pre-amp before the signal goes to the main amplifier. Most modern receivers do not have a dedicated slot for turntables any longer. So most turntables include the pre-amp built in. The switch for the pre-amp is on the back of the Audio Technica. * So if your receiver has a setting for "Phonograph", "Phono" or "Turntable" you're good to go. Just switch the pre-amp Off on the back of the turntable. * If your receiver doesn't have a setting for "Phonograph", or one of the a fore mentioned, then turn the switch On. That's it. Simple. Just be aware that should you buy a receiver without a "Phonograph" input you will loose the slot for whatever peripheral should go there. In my case I use an Onkyo CR-315 Shelf Unit. I plug my Audio Tecnica into the "Dock" slot. This is to be used with a special docking device that allows you to plug in an iPod. I know longer have this device, so no harm no fowl. If however I did have this device and needed to use it, I would constantly be switching between these two devices on my receiver. So just make sure you have enough inputs to avoid this potential hassle. Really, the only thing you need to look for on a receiver is to make sure it excepts inputs through RCA jacks and again, that's pretty much the standard. As to brand, that's up to you as far as your needs and budget.
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Buy a vintage stereo receiver with a headphone jack and phono input. Preferably a mid to late 1970's model or very early 80's. Look for a ~30W Pioneer, Kenwood, Onkyo, HK, Toshiba, Sony. Should be able to find one on Craigslist for $0-$150. These things were constructed very well, it was the heyday of audio gear. Nothing like the throwaway Chinese junk made today. Pioneer's SX series is very abundant and priced pretty reasonably.
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Yes preamp will make it sound better! Most receivers don't have enough preamp build inside to run the turntable
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.
363603
a turntable will need its own preamp, or a separate one to act as a go between. Will work in any rca inputs once a preamp is in place. I bought a 20 dollar pyle pro PP444 mini pre-amp on amazon and it works just fine for my turntable which is a vintage pioneer model -PLS40. I have both the SS1000 and SS3000 sony speakers. Obviously the 3000s are better, but make sure you have room as they are big for bookshelf speakers. They are only about 29 dollars more, so well worth it, if you have the space. I use the 1000s as surround speakers as they are easily wall mounted with brackets. I also have a pair of SS6000 floor speakers, which have very true sound, but not very efficient compared to the JBL monitor speakers from the 1970s I just picked up at an estate sale. They don't make them like they used to apparently, although it make be unfair to compare sony to JBL.
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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. :)
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Hi Ann, you need an amplifier. You can't directly connect this on a turntable. -Vincent
1504406
Nope. No preamp needed for this model. You can definitely use the USB inputs, but even the analog (RCA) output on this table can plug into any line-level input on a receiver. It has it's own built in phono preamp in addition to the USB out.
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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.
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Not really. Hard to find one with a proper phono input these days. Basically means you need a phono preamp to apply the right EQ to the phono signal before going to any of the inputs on this receiver. There are affordable preamps, about $50, I think.
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Sorry for the delay. I did not know the answer either so I contacted Pioneer. They said if your were using their receiver VSX 523 and wanted to connect a turntable to it, you would need an external preamp for the turntable and then connect it to an available red/white input. This is good to know as I have an older Dual turntable that I would like to connect to it. I recently bought a new Pioneer turntable but it has a preamp built in and all I had to do was to connect it to the CD input of the Pioneer AV receiver.
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I found that if one doesn't have a receiver with phono inputs, a preamp is needed for ideal sound. I have not, however, converted vinyl to CDs.
1928443
Thanks for your question. This receiver does not have phono input but it can be added with the NAD PP4 for instance. This is a fantastic sounding receiver. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Pioneer dealer.
1179798
Yes,it has a built in phono pre-amp and will work through either an aux,cd,or tape input. You just make sure that the turntable is on the correct setting,it also has a setting that bypasses the built in setting for use with an amp that has it's own phono pre-amp,I have an older receiver that has one built in.
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If your turntable does not have an internal preamp, then you will need an external phono preamp prior to input into one of the audio inputs on the receiver. Decent ones are available for about $50: http://www.amazon.com/ART-II-Preamplifier-Outputs-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482
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Not really. It lacks a phono input, which is specialized in that it can take a less powerful signal. You can get a phono preamp for $20 or less, which then could be plugged into any of the RCA inputs (the unit doesn't have too many, so if you also have a CD player and another analog in, you'll be better off with another model). Receivers with phono inputs are becoming rare, as eliminating it saves a bit on the bill of materials and creates an upsell opportunity for the higher end models with them.