what do i need with this unint to operate a phono and cd player, some kind of preamp?
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you will need a preamp or a reciever with preamp outputs...its a nice unit for the money, it does have a power gain control on the back of the unit if you are pairing it with another amp..good luck
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You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the reviewers made some recommendations of receivers like that in the same price range as the Sony. You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the... » Read More You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the reviewers made some recommendations of receivers like that in the same price range as the Sony. « Show Less
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Or you could check out what are known as "head pre-amps" that will amplify the signal from the cartridge so that it meets the Denon receiver's minimum input requirement.When I was shopping around for a new multi-channel receiver or a simple stereo pre-amp/amp the salesman recommended that I go for a stereo pre-amp/amp since it would have a phono input, but the usual receivers don't.
728567
Yes, you can, but it depends on the record player. If it has a built in phono preamp, that takes the level of the signal up to that of a CD player, then you can plug it in. If it doesn't, which is more often the case, you need a separate pre amp. Something like the Behringer might do the trick. Behringer MICROPHONO PP400 Ultra-Compact Phono Preamp
708250
Not sure this would do what you are needing.It does have a set of state-of-the-art preamps but,Although a very nice unit,I don't think this is the device for your appication.
82372
Unfortunately this is not a phono pre-amp, you would need to purchase one separately.
1271968
Very few receivers these days have a Phono input, and this one does not. You will need to get a preamp to take the phono output and amplify it to line level, then use either Audio 1 or Audio 2. I can highly recommend this: TCC TC-750LC BLACK Professional Moving Magnet Preamp This unit also works very nicely to plug into a line-in jack on a PC sound card for ripping vinyl to MP3s. The only turntables that will not require a preamp are some newer ones that have it built in.
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Keep in mind that phono (turntables) inputs normally need to be amplified verses a cassette, CD, etc... I believe you would need to use a receiver that would allow a by-pass for an EQ. You maybe able to route this from your turntable, to EQ and then to a MAC/PC using sound software too.
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Nope, sorry J. no preamp here. It is a good equalizer though and serves my needs. The only company I know of that makes a seperate phono preamp is NAD. They make good equipment and I think they have a budget model. I think their address is www.nad.com.
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according to this page, you need a phono preamp http://www.crutchfield.com/S-eSSr5pG4cZG/p_022RXV377/Yamaha-RX-V377.html
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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Hooking this unit to your phono input will result in RIAA EQ being applied twice to the signal. You will get the boost but the sound will be terrible. You'd be also running the risk of saturating that input and damage it. The same company sells a MM/MC preamp for slightly more. I'd buy and use that instead.
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I imagine you've already figured this out, but this unit has no phono pre-amp. You'll have to either buy an outside pre-amp for your old turntable (better quality, usually) which in turn plugs into your receiver or buy a new turntable that has its own pre-amp and regular RCA outputs for this unit (and most others I've seen).
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I believe this should work but don't know if the schematics are the same. It has 2 stereo RCA inputs, phono and auxiliary, and 1 amplified stereo RCA output. You can adjust the output level on the output. I use this to run my turntable and jukebox through my Samsung TV Home Theater. There is no line in on the home theater, so without this preamp, the input is too weak. I am happy with the unit, and leave it on all the time as it uses very little electricity when not in use. I agree with the previous answer from Jeffrey W. Spicer.
2051724
Without a phono input, my understanding is that you would need a line level adapter.
436214
On the TT42P, which has preamp, you ignore the ground wire (I have no idea why that's there if you can't disconnect or turn off built-in preamp) and hook it up via any standard input (aux, cd, etc.), but do NOT use phono input with ground wire. This would damage the amplifier.What could confuse people is the presence of a ground wire, which has no use at all because of built-in preamp.To answer your question more simply, it is not grounded. Hook it up like you would a CD player, but do NOT use phono input.
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Yes, because of the USB capabilities, I believe this model has a pre-amp already installed in it. Some receivers have a pre-amp installed, if there is a "phono" input. Mine does not and I use the "CD" input. I haven't tried it, but I would assume you could connect the turntable directly to speakers and it would be fine.