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Turntable low output

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Jerryrp

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I have a Pioneer SX-3400 and a bsr McDonald 4800 that I just bought. I have the bsr plugged into the phonograph on the amp, I switched out the rca's and I'm about to replace the needle just because. Seems like the needle is in decent shape, still have a low volume on the turntable. Do I need to use a pretty amp between the two?
 
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What type of cartridge is on the turntable? If it's a MC (moving coil) type it could require more pre amplification. That receiver looks like it only has a phono input for MM (moving magnet) cartridges. I'd also make sure the tape monitor switch isn't engaged on the receiver.
 
I use an ugly one between mine, but it sounds nice! :) But seriously, the phono function should work with the BSR unless it has a low output cartridge on it.
 
Total rookie mistake, I had an eq running through my tape monitor. I disconnected the eq and forgot to turn off the tape monitor. I was bummed out for most of the day. Thanks for the info and suggestions.
 
If your new to vinyl don't expect the volumes to equal that of digital sources. Just turn up the volume a bit. Now if your not able to turn it up and get a respectable level then you probably have a problem.
 
bberkom said:
What type of cartridge is on the turntable? If it's a MC (moving coil) type it could require more pre amplification. That receiver looks like it only has a phono input for MM (moving magnet) cartridges. I'd also make sure the tape monitor switch isn't engaged on the receiver.
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That is a surprising response. I would NEVER think that someone had bolted an MC to this table. But it does help cover all bases. Glad the OP found the issue and can enjoy some albums.
 
Ken Boyd said:
If your new to vinyl don't expect the volumes to equal that of digital sources. Just turn up the volume a bit. Now if your not able to turn it up and get a respectable level then you probably have a problem.
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Yeah, it does get pretty loud,
 
Listening through the tape monitor while recording or forgetting to turn of mono switch (Marantz 2245) that I use for radio are things I have done and with that mono switch I thought "what happened to my stylus?" as shrill weak sound would play. For some reason on that amp the mono switch when playing a stereo LP really messes with the SQ unlike on FM it just makes it mono with little else effect. I checked so many things before I saw that button pushed in.

Always a great thing when there is nothing broken and instead a connection issue.
 
Blue Shadow said:
That is a surprising response. I would NEVER think that someone had bolted an MC to this table. But it does help cover all bases. Glad the OP found the issue and can enjoy some albums.
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You never know. At least I was right about the tape monitor!
 
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