I did buy a preamp, so that the tt isn't running directly to the receiver. In the example you gave, they include a mini-plug adapter, which seems to be a y-cord. I couldn't connect the marantz to the new receiver because there really is only that one input (the others are for tv inputs; I'm using an HDMI for that). I do appreciate all your ideas and in my opinion the thread wasn't a waste. Sorry if it seemed that way to you.