do you need a pre-amp to run this
750931
It depends. In the typical case, when your input signal is at "consumer line level" -- such as from a CD player, MP3 player, or PC -- then no, you won't need a preamp. But, if your input signal is weaker -- such as directly from a microphone, electric guitar pickup, or phonograph cartridge -- then yes, you'll need some preamplification.
750932
Nope. It's a great little amp, but not quite as powerful as I thought it would be. It delivers great sound at all levels and is perfect for my application, which is powering two Yamaha outdoor speakers by my patio. I bought this with a NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver (&lt; $30) and the combination of the amp, receiver, and speakers (which by the way were less than $80) work like a charm. My patio area is about 20' x 20'. If it were larger, I might need a more powerful amp. Overall, I am delighted with this little device and would highly recommend it for the right application.
750933
Nope. It's a great little amp, but not quite as powerful as I thought it would be. It delivers great sound at all levels and is perfect for my application, which is powering two Yamaha outdoor speakers by my patio. I bought this with a NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver (< $30) and the combination of the amp, receiver, and speakers (which by the way were less than $80) work like a charm. My patio area is about 20' x 20'. If it were larger, I might need a more powerful amp.Overall, I am delighted with this little device and would highly recommend it for the right application.
1468978
No, you do not need a preamp. There is a dedicated phono input. I took a snapshot of the page from the manual, but can't attach it here. You can download the PDF manual at onkyo's site and look at page En-18. :-)
267733
No. Even if the cartridge has a high enough signal level that some amps can use it, they have more gain than this little 20W amp does. You definitely need a preamp for it.
218583
I do not have turntable, but there is a phono input to the receiver. I would think most all turntables would connect up to that without a pre-amp being needed...
658311
In short, no. The pre-amp amplifies the signal from the needle to line level. You'll still need an amp to amplify the signal from the RCA cables.
1652926
No, you will still need a phono preamp. If your turntable has an amp built in, then sure.
1936226
There are many factor that would determine if you needed a pre amp or not. If you didn't have a long run of cable and on a sunny day no but if you are providing signal to the whole house and have long runs of cable and if you watch tv in rainy days then yes you need a pre amp you can google it and find out more. I hope this helps good luck
2282583
No. If you're looking for a recommendation, I'm using mine with a TC-750 pre-amp. I have no complaints.
1018786
No, you don't need a separate preamp for this amplifier. It has built in preamp already. For vintage amplifier they added tone control like bass, mid-bass, treble. But the modern tube amplifier is set up from low to high frequency of tone through modern circuit using high quality capacitors, resistors etc. Just use good quality of speakers at least 90 db and higher wattage.
95662
Run the amps from the pre-amp outputs on your receiver. YOu should have at least two sets of pre-amp outs
2269423
I have used it without grounding the preamp. It worked perfectly, and, the instructions say nothing about your question, so I don't think it is a problem to worry about.
2025079
You should not need a pre-amp if you have a PHONO input on your receiver. That input is usually amped to RIAA specs and will play your signal from your magnetic cartridge. If you find that the sound output from your turntable is very low, you will need a pre-amp. If your turntable has one built-in, turn it on. Otherwise just buy a stand alone pre-amp and hook your turntable into it and then the pre-amp into your receiver.
1775792
Well, it doesn't "need" one, but if you want to use the onboard Fishman pickup system, you will need a battery to run the pickup and preamp. Inside the sound hole there is a battery compartment. - Andy
1382308
Dear customer, pre-amp is not necessary since it is an integrated amp. but you need to add a phono preamp to play turntable.
901285
It does not have turntable pre-amps. But if your turntable has regular line outputs, no problem.
1272673
Yes, just get a pre-amp with a digital connector, pretty simply for any aux connections.
848385
No. This is a poor pre-amp gain is not enough to drive the amplifiers I have. Lots of noise. Would not recommend.