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Hooking up turntable directly to speakers
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ejman
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Of course its possible. Will you get any sound? - a Big NO on that. The cartridge on the turntable puts out millivolts so no go. Even if your turntable has a phono preamp built in still the output is 1/2 of one volt so again no go. So plug the turntable into a receiver, the speakers to the receiver and voila - music!. Be Aware of this: If your turntable has a phono preamp built in DO NOT PLUG the RCA's INTO THE PHONO INPUT OF YOUR RECEIVER. Doing so will overdrive things and likely blow up something. Plug into an aux input instead. If your turntable does not have a phono preamp do plug into the phono input of a receiver. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
There are amplified speakers. You would need a phono preamp unless your turntable has one (a few newer turntables in the more budget category do, have a switch). Preferably a speaker with remote volume capability. You aren't going to get there without some expense
charles 1973
Super Member
You need one of these to do what you describe.
www.analogplanet.com
IMO it strikes a nice balance between the all in one turntables that are quite popular and entry level audiophile grade with a decent pair of speakers.
Apparently the Bluetooth receiver section gets poor reviews, But even without that, IMO it's still a good value for someone who wants a minimalist stereo system with decent sound on a budget.
Pro-Ject’s New “Juke Box E” System Is A Decent Entry Into Analog (Manufacturer's Response Added)
The all-in-one turntable market has one gargantuan issue looming over it: the Crosley Cruiser. With everything an analog neophyte thinks he or she needs, these $70 “turntables” sell by the boatload, only to seriously damage records after but a few plays with their five grams of tracking force...
www.analogplanet.com
IMO it strikes a nice balance between the all in one turntables that are quite popular and entry level audiophile grade with a decent pair of speakers.
Apparently the Bluetooth receiver section gets poor reviews, But even without that, IMO it's still a good value for someone who wants a minimalist stereo system with decent sound on a budget.
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The OP is new this is her other thread
JVC JL-F35 Turntable issues
Hello. I just purchased a JVC JL-F35 turntable online, and the seller said that it "worked great". I pulled it out of the box, plugged it in, hooked it up to my Yamaha receiver, and was ready to listen to something. However, that didn't happen. The motor works, as it spins correctly, and the...
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I'm assuming here that this is all new to you? if so see post #4 and #5 with regards your question
What speakers do you have?
How were you using the TT prior to this?
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What I am trying to do is turn a vintage cabinet into a hifi stereo cabinet. I wanted to use a tuner instead of a receiver, but obviously a tuner does not have speaker output. What I am needing is something to control both the volume for the tuner and the turntable. The turntable will most likely end up being an older model Pioneer, Technics, Dual or JVC, possibly like what's pictured here.
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I actually know quite a bit about vintage audio despite being 17. I have a decent stereo system set up: Yamaha Aventage receiver, JVC JL-F35 turntable, Sony 5 disc CD player, and some really sweet Technics SB-F1 bookshelf speakers. Sounds pretty good!
Bubo
Super Member
You need something like this
ART DJPREII Phono Preamplifier
Brand: ART
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,884 ratings
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And some kind of an integrated amp
some of the inexpensive class D ones are quite popular.
Pyle Bluetooth HiFi Mini Audio Amplifier-Class D Digital Desktop PC Stereo Amplifier Receiver(2 x 100 Watt MAX) $47
Amazon has both, and other suppliers
$100 you have a very good phono pre amp
and a TI class D amplifier
pretty sure most use the same TI chips.
ART DJPREII Phono Preamplifier
Brand: ART
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,884 ratings
| 204 answered questions
500+ bought in past month
-20% $51.93
And some kind of an integrated amp
some of the inexpensive class D ones are quite popular.
Pyle Bluetooth HiFi Mini Audio Amplifier-Class D Digital Desktop PC Stereo Amplifier Receiver(2 x 100 Watt MAX) $47
Amazon has both, and other suppliers
$100 you have a very good phono pre amp
and a TI class D amplifier
pretty sure most use the same TI chips.
Okay sounds good then as you already know you can't do what you're wanting to do and as others have already mentioned you'll need at minimum a receiver or integrated amp
WizardWG4
Well-Known Member
You could pick up a Realistic SA-150 or Optimus SA-155 on eBay. Should run you $30-40 for a working unit but just make sure it's been tested. These have a built in phono preamp. They also have tuner and tape inputs so you can hook up your tuner as well. Just note the speaker jacks are RCA so you'll need adapters.
You don't specify which Aventage model the Yamaha receiver is but as far as I can see, the RX-A780 (for one) already has phono preamp circuitry with PHONO inputs and turntable grounding connector on the bottom left corner of the rear panel.
