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Thread: No phono input on receiver - can I still connect turntable somehow? |
    
New member Username: Vinylrules
Los Angeles,
CA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 09:25 pm: |
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OK, I'm a newbie here, and though I listen almost exclusively to vinyl, I'm not necessarily an "audiophile", so I apologize if this is a dumb question...BUT...i just acquired an old Marantz SR-880 off of craigslist for $100 that works fine, except for the fact that there's no phono input. I did research on the net before picking it up and was sure that this model had one, otherwise I would've gone with something else. I don't know how I didn't notice it when I picked it up.
My question is - can I still hook up my turntable to it? I actually tried to input it into the Tape 2 input, and even grounded it to the receiver, but it didn't work (there was output, but at a very low level, with next to no bass). Everything else (CD, DVD, etc.) works great.
Any suggestions? Or am I just screwed? |
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Silver Member Username: Wattsssup
Barrie,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 125
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 09:53 pm: |
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You need a phono stage. Apparently, your receiver doesn't have one. You can purchase one as a seperate unit. Lots of options. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5572
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 10:00 pm: |
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You need to buy a phono preamp. You can get a pretty decent one for very little money however it's obvious you were looking for an economical solution hence the CL Marantz. NAD and ProJect make phono stages for a little over $100. Just connect your turntable to in and it to the aux or tape in. Here are some less expensive options however I don't know how they sound, at least the NAD and ProJect sound pretty good. Would help to know what your table is.
http://www.phonopreamps.com/
http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Phono-Preamps?range=51%2C63%2C63 |
New member Username: Zoney99
Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 12:38 pm: |
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LOL vinyl does rule, sorta. You have no problem, there are many inexpensive, competent phono preamps for <$100. Shop the internet for best prices - you'll notice how prices vary from one site to the other and then you will have fun. Need some RCA cables to complete the deal. Life is good now! |
New member Username: Vinylrules
Los Angeles,
CA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 01:52 pm: |
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Thank you all for your responses! I actually did a search online and found out that's exactly what I needed. I'd never even heard of these - it's just the first time I've had a receiver without a phono input so it's never been an issue before. Good to know! |
New member Username: Vinylrules
Los Angeles,
CA
Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 02:00 pm: |
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Art - thanks for the links - I will check out needle doctor since that's where i got my turntable a few years ago (old Stanton STR8-20). |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5576
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 02:24 pm: |
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Our pleasure VR....and it does rule!!!!! |
Bronze Member Username: Funkmeister
Post Number: 12
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 02:41 pm: |
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"My question is - can I still hook up my turntable to it? I actually tried to input it into the Tape 2 input, and even grounded it to the receiver, but it didn't work (there was output, but at a very low level, with next to no bass)."
Think you just answered your own question. See Art's reply for a specific solution. His take on the rule of vinyl is, like many things in the audio world, debateable. There are those who would maintain a similar position about CD's. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5578
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 02:48 pm: |
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It was for fun JW, I'm sure VR has his own opinions relative to vinyl and cd's. Just thought I'd have a little fun with his cool name. |
Bronze Member Username: Funkmeister
Post Number: 19
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 01:28 pm: |
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Art, I'm looking for an excellent vinyl copy of Grant Green's Idle Moments lp. Any suggestions? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5623
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 09:22 pm: |
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I only buy used so it's just by luck when I find great vinyl. Hopefully you check some of the websites like Sonic Recollections in Portland...very honest ratings and fast service. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. |
Bronze Member Username: Funkmeister
Post Number: 26
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 07:36 am: |
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Yeah, I have checked out several sites but not the one you have suggested. Thanks. |
