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Liboy12

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Hello! I just bought a Realistic LAB-500 at a yard sale for $10 bucks. It works and is in good condition. Since I don't have a phono speaker set up I just plugged it into my TV to test it till an aux adaptor I bought comes. It sounds good but the audio is very quiet. I assume it has something to do with amps or something. I'm new to this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to fix it. Preferably a cheap fix like 35-50$ if possible.
 
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Signal from a phono cartridge is very low voltage, and also must be equalized (RIAA filter). A phono amplifier is required. It can be stand-alone, or built-in to a receiver or integrated amp.
 
spark1 said:
Signal from a phono cartridge is very low voltage, and also must be equalized (RIAA filter). A phono amplifier is required. It can be stand-alone, or built-in to a receiver or integrated amp.
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Do you have any suggestions for cheap all-in-one ones? Again I'm new to this so I will have to take your word lol.
 
spark1 said:
Signal from a phono cartridge is very low voltage, and also must be equalized (RIAA filter). A phono amplifier is required. It can be stand-alone, or built-in to a receiver or integrated amp.
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Would something like this be what you are talking about or would it need more?

Amazon.com: Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999 : Electronics

Buy Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999: Preamplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Liboy12 said:
Would something like this be what you are talking about or would it need more?

Amazon.com: Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999 : Electronics

Buy Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999: Preamplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
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That is indeed a phono amplifier. I don't know anything about its sound quality. Price is as low as I've ever seen for a phono amp.

What is an "aux adaptor"?
 
Liboy12 said:
Do you have any suggestions for cheap all-in-one ones? Again I'm new to this so I will have to take your word lol.
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You don't need to take my word for it. I'm sure someone else will come along soon to weigh in.
 
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I bought this so I could hook it up to my Bose speakers

DteeDck 3.5mm to RCA 1 Male to 2 Female RCA to 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) Aux Headphone Jack Y Adapter Splitter Stereo Cable 0.2m/0.65ft for iPhone iPad iPod MP3 Mixer Speaker TV DVD Player https://a.co/d/2DbqKZz

EDIT: I canceled this since I need to order a pre amp instead.
 
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Liboy12 said:
Would something like this be what you are talking about or would it need more?

Amazon.com: Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999 : Electronics

Buy Pyle Mini Phono Turntable Preamp - Low Noise Stereo Preamplifier with RCA Input/Output - 12V DC Adapter - High-Fidelity Audio for Vinyl - Phonograph - Home Audio - PP999: Preamplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
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The Pyle PP999 is the one to get out of all the low priced ones. Can be modified if you like to tinker. I own one (very slightly modified) and am happy with it. Can't go wrong for the price.
 
jqp said:
I would not get that one. There is a thread on the Pyle PP999 here on AK and likely some support from fellow AK members.
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Ok thanks. I'll look into that one. Besides a pre-amp would there be anything else I require except for a adapter for the jack?
 
Those appear to be powered speakers with their own volume control. If so, you can connect the phono amp to them. But then how will you connect the PC to them?

If you get regular (un-powered) speakers later, you will need a receiver, integrated amp, or preamp+power amp to power them.
 
spark1 said:
Those appear to be powered speakers with their own volume control. If so, you can connect the phono amp to them. But then how will you connect the PC to them?

If you get regular (un-powered) speakers later, you will need a receiver, integrated amp, or preamp+power amp to power them.
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I would just unplug my PC when I want to listen to records. If i don't what to use those I'll just use my TV then.

I knew that. Luckily most of that stuff is sold at Goodwill's around me for cheap so when I get the money i could do all of that.
 
If you're under budget (less than $100), search for "Art DJPreii phono preamp" for $61. It's a very popular choice around here. I have one as well and am very happy with it.
 
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jamesc760 said:
If you're under budget (less than $100), search for "Art DJPreii phono preamp" for $61. It's a very popular choice around here. I have one as well and am very happy with it.
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I don't think I really need anything that crazy but thanks. I think I will buy the Pyle pp999
 
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