novice audio question

[ryanward84]

Is there any adverse effect of running a cd player through the aux on my pioneer integrated amp?

Also when I do the volume is considerably louder than my turntable. I can only turn it up to about 2 before its too loud.

Thanks

 

[Charlton H]

Is there a volume control on the CD player?

What models are they?

 

[wmgwizard]

The CD player through the Aux input is fine.

The phono through the Aux in will require a pre amp to boost the signal from the phono. The typical phono has a much lower output signal when compared to a CD player so the pre amp is needed.

 

[ryanward84]

No volume ctrl on the cd player. Sony CDP 550 and Pioneer SA 410.

I run my turntable through the phono for that reason.

Thanks

 

[HTHMAN]

Is there any adverse effect of running a cd player through the aux on my pioneer integrated amp?

Also when I do the volume is considerably louder than my turntable. I can only turn it up to about 2 before its too loud.

Thanks

No problem. That is where it is normally hooked. The volume depends on the output level of the CD player. Some amps or receivers have an adjustment to even out the volumes-most do not.

No volume ctrl on the cd player. Sony CDP 550 and Pioneer SA 410.

I run my turntable through the phono for that reason.

Thanks

The turntable should be run through the phono input not because of the volume, but because of the equalization.