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Zenith Model MJ1035; phono input question

dwaller131

dwaller131

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I didn't know where to post this, so being that the radio is a tube radio, I thought this may be the best place!

The radio in question is a Zenith Model MJ1035 that I am considering purchasing; it has a phono input on the rear of the cabinet. Does anyone know if this is a line-level or a low-level input (the present owner of the radio doesn't know)? I have several turntables, one of which (A Technics SL-23) I would like to hook up to this little radio. But I want to be sure before purchasing the radio that the turntable will work with it.

Thanks!
 
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The phono input is for a ceramic cartridge ( line level) , you would need a separate RIAA stage preamp to use it with that radio
 
MJ-1035 is a NON-ISOLATED circuit, at best you'll get hum, at worst sparks when you plug in anything line powered. Fine as a radio, but not the best as an amp.
 
OK, thanks guys. I'll pass on it, I only listen to AM and I'm not a stickler for AM sound quality. Was hoping for a simple low-level phono in, but with the required outboard preamp I'd think it's not worth the hassles.
 
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