Turntable Preamp - AVForums
Apr 14, 2010 · Oct 2, 2023. #6. Certainly! The user is seeking advice on a specific audio setup. They own an Aiwa PX-E860K turntable, which is likely from the 1980s or 1990s. Given the age of the turntable, it's probable that it doesn't have a built-in preamplifier, hence the user's belief that they might need an external one.
Turntable to preamp cable recommendations? - Steve Hoffman …
May 26, 2021 · Anything that says "foam dielectric" will likely do the job; stay away from "extruded dielectric". Shielding is important, too, but low capacitance seems to be paramount. Regardless, I wouldn't want to exceed three feet. Blue Jeans LC-1 is extremely low capacitance - 12.2pF/ft - and manufactured by Belden.
Solved my turntable hum!!! Here's how.... - Steve Hoffman Music …
Jun 5, 2020 · Setup as follows: - Sonos Amp. - Project Preamp. - Project Essential 3 turntable. - Dali Spectre 2 speakers. The Problem: Background hum at around 40% volume, increased as volume increases. The solution: The turntable has a ground cable which connects to a screw at the back of the preamp.
Audio-Technica AT-LP120 Preamp Removal (Detailed Instructions …
May 20, 2013 · I like that little secene one of the AT-LP120 preamp removal videos where the guy opens a drawer full of cartridges mounted on headshells. Stefan , May 24, 2013 #24
Turntables and RCA cable length | Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Mar 23, 2012 · At that length, you must make sure to have a very low capacitance cable. Having a phono amp next to the turntable, and then a 5m interconnect between the phono amp and the main amp is much less of a problem. I agree: avoid a long cable directly connecting your TT to your amp. A short cable connecting your TT to a phono stage, and a longer one ...
Internal Turntable Preamp vs External Preamp - Steve Hoffman …
Jan 22, 2021 · Phono Output: 1.5~3.6 mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (CD-4005) Line Output: 90-216 mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (CD-4005) So just divide 90/1.5, or 216/3.6 and you get a gain of 60, which if plugged into the dB formula gives you 36. Good to know!
Mono switch between turntable and preamp - Steve Hoffman …
Apr 29, 2021 · IMO, the best solution is an external phono preamp (e.g., one of the excellent Graham Slee models that provides a built-in mono switch) that can then be plugged into a line level input on your integrated amp or receiver. Agitater, Apr 30, 2021. #11. SandAndGlass and Big Blue like this.
RCA switch box for multiple turntables - Steve Hoffman Music …
Apr 13, 2020 · Here is an alternative: Get the TC-7240 switching box from Amazon, about $120, with four inputs and two outputs. Put your turntables and digital inputs in as source choices and move back and forth with the outputs with one for the line level and the other the phono input.
Phono Preamp Static - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Oct 18, 2024 · Speakers: Sonus Faber Concertino Bookshelf. Amplifier: Marantz NR1200. Phono Preamp: Simaudio Moon 110LP. Turntable: Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo. Cartridge: Sumiko Rainier. Power: Panamax M10HT-PRO Linear AC Power Conditioner. Turntable output and ground are connected to the phono preamp, and the phono preamp output is connected to the …
Best speakers and preamp with Technics 1200 turntable
Mar 14, 2018 · I recently picked up a Technics 1200 MKll turntable and looking for speakers, preamp and a good needle. The turntable came with a Stanton 500 AL ll preinstalled. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Ortofon Bronze. I also need a preamp and speakers and don't want to spend more than $800 between the speakers and preamp.