How do I connect a new record player to my sound system?

You can also use an external headphone amp, as long as it has an analog input; simply connect the output of the phono preamp (or the turntable with a built-in preamp) to the headphone amp, and then plug the headphones into the amp.

Can a record player be connected to a receiver?

A receiver is designed to receive a variety of audio inputs, so you need to match the inputs to the receiver’s ports. For example, the record player gets plugged into the receiver’s phono input. If the record player you have has a built-in preamp, then it should be turned off before connecting it to the receiver, if that receiver also has a preamp.

How do you connect a turntable to a receiver?

If your turntable has a built-in preamp (LINE-level output) you must connect it to one of these LINE-level inputs. And not the PHONO input on your receiver. But if your turntable doesn’t have a built-in preamp (PHONO-level output only) you must connect it to the PHONO input on the receiver.

Can a turntable connect to a receiver without a phono preamp?

In recent years, as vinyl records have made a huge comback, manufacturers have again started to include phono preamps in their receivers. But for about 20 years (1995 – 2015), most recivers did not include a phono preamp. So, in this article, I will show you how to connect a turntable to a receiver without phono input.

How does a record player work on a turntable?

At the heart of your record playing experience is the turntable. The main job of your turntable is to spin your records at a consistent speed allowing the record grooves to be tracked by your stylus/needle and transform that information into an electrical signal.

A receiver is designed to receive a variety of audio inputs, so you need to match the inputs to the receiver’s ports. For example, the record player gets plugged into the receiver’s phono input. If the record player you have has a built-in preamp, then it should be turned off before connecting it to the receiver, if that receiver also has a preamp.

Can a turntable be connected to a receiver?

The turntable then has to be connected to a receiver with a built-in preamp, or to a standalone preamp that connects between the turntable and the receiver. A receiver with a built-in preamp will have a PHONO input. If it has, it is perfectly ok to connect your turntable PHONO output to the PHONO input on the receiver.

Can a phono output be connected to a turntable?

If it has, it is perfectly ok to connect your turntable PHONO output to the PHONO input on the receiver. If neither your turntable or receiver has a built-in preamp, you’ll have to get hold of a standalone preamp that connects between the PHONO output on your turntable and one of the line level inputs on your receiver (LINE, AUX, CD, TAPE, etc.)

What happens if I hook up my speakers to my turntable?

If your speakers are close enough to the turntable, the cartridge will pick up the low frequencies and you’ll get a very unpleasant form of acoustic feedback. It can ruin your records, your needle, and even your speakers if it gets out of control.