can i hook a record turntable up to my normal stereo and put it on aux and play it?

4 Responses to “can i hook a record turntable up to my normal stereo and put it on aux and play it?”

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   #1
   Wesley
   November 21st, 2009 4:52 am

   It really depends on what kind of turntable you have. I have a pair of Stanton t80 laying around that have a line output so they can be plugged in anywhere. Most turntables however, do not output very high and thus need a phono preamp. You can buy these online at http://www.musiciansfriend.com

   You should have told us what kind of turntable you have. Please be more thorough next time.
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   SBR32277
   November 21st, 2009 4:58 am

   You have to buy a pre amp to connect to. Otherwise you will need to turn your volume way up to hear it.
   References :
   http://www.frontendaudio.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9579

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   #3
   countryfirst
   November 21st, 2009 5:21 am

   If your stereo has a "phono" input, then yes you can, otherwise you need a phono preamp between your turntable and your stereo like one of these:
   http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=phono+preamp

   I’ve had good luck with TCC preamps – they’re clean and reasonably priced.

   The signal level coming off the needle on your turntable is very low, and it’s also missing bass and highs that an preamp will restore.
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   #4
   Jack C
   November 21st, 2009 5:57 am

   Yes, but you want to connect it to the phono input

   The TT emits a low level signal which the amplifier circuit in the stereo increases

   The reason you want to use the phono input is because of impedance, if you don’t have a phono input use the tape input,it shouldn’t damage the circuit as it matches the impedance better than the aux input
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