How to Connect a Turntable to the Aux Input on a Receiver
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- If you just bought a record player and your receiver or amplifier does not have a phono input, this video will show you how to connect a record player to the aux input on your receiver.
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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - The Solution
01:56 - Preamp Examples
03:06 - How To Connect Preamp
06:68 - How To Connect Built in Preamp
09:50 - Outro
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Wish it had been easier to find but that ain’t your fault. Excellent, concise answer to an easy question. Thanks.
Thank you!
Thanks this has helped alot to understand how this works, I have a Onkyo amp and a cheap second hand turntable, I don't see any internal phono/ line etc on it but when I connect the aux it gives me sound and the plays the record, in fact I've connected to the tape aux and works through that rather than the cables coming to the front where my aux is, both sound the same but can't help to think it could sound better
Great advice for the LP beginners, keep up the great videos!
Thank you!
But isn’t the phono input on the receiver only good for moving magnet carts? If you are using an external preamp to select moving coil carts you can’t use the phono input on the receiver can you? What do you do then especially if there isn’t an audio in connector? What would happen if you select the moving coil on the preamp and used the phono input on the receiver🤔🙏 I’m confused about that. I’m fine now because my Yamaha receiver has a audio input so I use that and bypass the internal preamp on my turntable and select the moving coil on my external preamp. I’m just wondering if I ever have to get a new theater receiver what do I have to look for to be able to use an external preamp and moving coil carts. I’m just confused that I can’t use the phono inputs because they are always for moving magnet carts. Some home theater receivers don’t have audio ins. Thanks for any help!
Now I finally know what a phono pre-amp is. Thanks!
Awesome. Thank you for watching!
Great video. Explained in simple terms. Saved me some $
Thank you for watching!
Thank You very much for the video!!! Now I got it as regards the receiver+record player connection! It helped a lot!!!
Awesome!
AWESOME! Clear and concise!
Thank you!
Thank you kind sir, I can listen to my newly acquired vinyls tonight! 😘
Awesome. Enjoy! 🙌🏻
Thanks! I got a little smarter after watching your video on the turntable.
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video! Thanks for getting right to the point, this helped tremendously!
Awesome! Enjoy the music☺️
thank you king i owe you my life
You answered my question. My Sony was able to play my records but the KHL5000 receiver couldn't played them. I just wanted to may sure I needed to purchase that reamp. Thank you
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for this informative video! I went out and bought the little Pyle preamp thinking it would solve all of my problems. But to my dismay, I’m only getting distorted, low audio out of both speakers. I have a vintage Aiwa TT, cassette and radio player that we brought from the UK in ‘84. It still works great; recently had it refurbished and actually had it hooked up directly to speakers for years without an amp, but it never sounded the best. So I’ve done exactly what you’ve shown in the video. I have a brand new Denon receiver, so have the audio cables plugged into the “media player” ports. I’ve tried working back and switching things around, but to no avail. Any idea what I could be doing wrong??
Great video nice and simple thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for this video
Glad it could help!
Excellent video !
Thank you! Hope it was helpful.
Hi There, cool video.....I just purchased a 1byone turntable H005 model, can you please recommend a great amplifier to connect the turntable too? Thank you so much
Thanks dude!
I have a 90's Pioneer receiver that has the phono connections but no auxiliary. Later on, I bought a turntable that has a preamp. Since there wasn't the auxiliary connections on the receiver, I connected the turntable on the laserdisc/sattelite connectors on the receiver. It seems to work. Just curious how is it working with those connections?
Thank you!
Thanks for the video! I have a question. I recently bought an Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT turntable (which has a built-in preamp) and am trying to connect it to my Onkyo HT-R393 AV receiver. However, I can't get any sound when I plug it into any of the receiver's inputs . Bluetooth works fine, but I'm curious why the wired connection isn't. The AV receiver itself doesn't have phono but I thought since the turntable does have I should not need to worry about it. Any ideas?
thinking of buying ever solo dpm6 and f2 amplifier. can i connect turntable to dmp6 with a rca cable that is split to xlr cable?
If I were to have a turntable and wanted to play FM radio through the Bluetooth option. What do I need to connect to the AUX to be able to play fm radio. Is there some form of transmitter or adapter for an aux connection?
If I switch on to line out of the turntable n connect to phono input of amplifier n not aux point theough rca what happens ? I have same turn table with aux/line and phono out put n denon 520 a e amplifier with phono n aux points ?
Ok but i do not understand if i want to improve my sound quality. I Ve a selector on the back line/ phono, and on my amp an input phono. If i use between them a pre amp the sound Is Better or not? I know that without a preamp It works. But my doubt Is: if i buy a preamp and connect It, i Ve a Better sound ? Thanks
How can I connect cd player + turntable to TPA3255 2.1 Amplifier USB HIFI
Great video
Thank you!
Your Awesome bro!!
Thank you!
Hello, can I please connect the receiver (fine arts) to my TV, DVD player or computer? If this is possible, please explain the method to us. Thank you
Thank you! A very helpful video. Thanks to this video I managed to connect my Rega to a Luxman amplifier with no mishaps. Everything works! Dumb question, but I have to ask it: What is TUNER for?
Some hifi set ups include a separate tuner, which is basically just a box that tunes in AM/FM radio. So some receivers left an RCA input for a separate tuner. I don't listen to radio much so if I have a tuner RCA input, I'll use it for a wireless streamer or CD player instead lol.
Thank you!
what about power to the preamp ?
Thank you! Question please. Can you use power speakers that have phono/RCA Jacks?
Yes, if the powered speakers have a phono input, you can use to connect the turntable with the internal preamp on the table turned off. If you have a turntable with an internal preamp, you can switch it on and plug the table directly into the RCA cables on speakers.
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
This video was super helpful. If I wanted to plug in turntables to a mixer and then my receiver before the speakers, would I use the phono line input on the receiver or regular aux? (The mixer has a phono line switch). Please help!!
(I was assuming that it would be the aux input like you did in the video since the mixer is considered a preamp?)
Thanks so much.
Depends on your turntables. With my mixer, I usually plug my tables into phono and move the switch to phono on the mixer and connect my RCA cables to my phono input on the receiver.
Thank u
Thank you!
Great details on the connection of my turntable to Sony STR-DH540 receiver however not only do i not have a phone jack I also do not have an AUX jack...Is there a way around this issue? In advance thanks a million.
You can use any of the RCA inputs on the rear.
Can't find the answer to this question anywhere, but I think you may have briefly mentioned it. When you have a preamp in your TT and a receiver with a phono input, what is the best way to set it up? Should I use the preamp on the TT or should I use the phono input in there receiver? Which is better and why?
I find the phono stage (input) in the receiver to be more robust sounding.
this video is a such a big help! So let's say, if I will be using a modern turntable (with phono preamp) is it safe to use an RCA to XLR cable, as my input cable going to an analog mixer? (LINE INPUT) then from the analog mixer, to amplifier, up to PA speakers? do you think it will sound good? good enough for large venues such as reception halls?
Yes I believe that will work. You should be plenty of volume but just how loud it gets will depend on the amp you use for the PA speakers.
@@ForeverAnalog thanks a lot!
So to be clear if it has a built in phono pre amp I don't have to have a ground wire? I want to hook a turn table to the aux on my Sony shake sound system
Each turntable's grounding is different so hard to say. If there isn't a ground wire attached and your table has an internal preamp, there's a good chance you will not need a ground wire.
Hi and thank you help me connect my turntable sounds good very loud great video cheers.
Awesome. Thank you for watching!
My turntable has pream and my amplifier too in that case ? Should I connect to the phono input in the amplifier and switch to phono on the turntable?
I prefer the sound of my amp’s phono input over the turntable’s built in preamp. Test them both out and see which you prefer!
If ground cable connection needed while using turntable built in preamp?
Often not but it depends on the turntable.
What if a turntable is equipped with MC cartridge and built-in phono-preamp, but the receiver doesn't have GND knob to hookup ground wire from the turntable to it. Is it possible to use GND input of the AM antenna terminal to connect GND wire from the turntable?
I’ve been able to ground a cable to a regular metal screw and it work fine. I think the metal to metal connection is key
I have a victrola vta-65 low end/cheap turn table its a 3 in 1 so i have turn table,bluetooth,and radio.Can i connect a cd player to my unit and hear sound through my victrola if so how?Thankyou
Hmmm. Not sure. I don’t have much experience with those units, sorry. My guess is no.
I have a cheap turntable with a built in amp but doesn't sound very good on my only HT-R510 that doesn't have a phono connection. Can I purchase a phono preamp? And will it sound better?
You can purchase one yes and it may improve the sound. Maybe try buying from Amazon and if you don’t hear an improvement you could return
Thanks, real MVP!
I do not have an AUX input on my receiver. Currently I have my Phono hooked up, my CD player and a tape player. how would I hook up a second turntable to that? My second turntable has a bulit in pre-amp.
You could add an audio switcher - check out the video I made about the Douk One Little Bear on my channel for an idea of how those work.
can a turntable with RCA sockets from an old retro 90s hifi system be plugged into a modern DAB CD system with analog input sockets ?
Not sure. The CD system needs to have a phono input or you need an external phono preamp.
😃Sir, great video. I have a turntable and need an amp, but would rather establish a connection to a receiver. I am looking for a receiver that has a phono input, but I do not want to break the bank. May I have a few suggestions? If push comes to shove, I will use a preamp. Thanks
The Sony STRDH190 is currently on sale at Amazon for $148 and has a built in phono input. I can't say it will offer you the best "sound" overall, but it will get your turntable up and running with powering your speakers.
Thank you! I will check it out.
My turntable doesn't have an option in back for phono, and my receiver doesn't have phone or stuff, guess I need to get that lil guy
Most likely so!
I recently purchased an Audio-Technica LP3 that comes equipped with an internal phono pre-amp. Am I correct in assuming that I could purchase a bookshelf speaker with an auxiliary port and still be able to produce sound?
Yep. The AT table and speakers should have instructions on how to connect properly! Just make sure the bookshelf speakers have an RCA input. Most do!
@@ForeverAnalog say my speakers don't have an RCA in this case. Could I use an RCA to aux adapter?
What kind of speakers? If they aren’t powered you will need an amp
MY Onkyo TXSR506 manual states one can connect a turntable (with selectable line) to the CD RCA ports. BUT.....there is no chassis ground for the turntable. Where/how do I ground the turntable??
Try to find a metal screw somewhere on the outside or even inside of the case to attach the ground wire to. That will sometimes help, but not always.
What if I only have an aux on my turntable like the Audio technicia AT-LP60x?
You plug the cable provided by AT into the turntable using the 3.5 mm jack, then you plug the RCA cables into your receiver or amplifier. If your amp or receiver doesn't have a phono input, switch the turntable switch on the rear to line and plug the rca red/white plugs into aux on the amp. If your amp has a phono input, switch the turntable switch on the rear to phono and plug into the phono input.
how can i connect a turntable to a pioneer receiver vsx-44 receiver...
Use the Analog In RCA input on the rear of the receiver using one of the methods mentioned in this video.
I have a stanton srt8 80, it suposed to be a phono line switch in it but i cant find it, there is not a ground line, so i conect it to the line input in my mixer and it sounds too low! What i can do? Sorry about my english 😅
I looked online and couldn't find the switch either. It's normally on the rear of the unit. Try lifting the mat on the platter and rotate it around and see if you see a switch hiding under there?
Quick google search found this in "Just answer" from 2016.....
The Line Out/Phono Out switch is under the platter. Lift the mat up and rotate the platter and you will see it.
Hi. Is there any difference in sound quality when using the turntables built in amp vs the receivers built in phono stage amp?
I think so, yes.
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Thanks. I have an Audio Technica LPW40WN turntable with a built in amp. Originally tried hooking up to my Marantz NR1200 receiver phono stage, but there was an awful buzzing in my speakers from an apparent ground loop. Tried everything to solve but no remedy worked. Eventually defaulted to the line setting and ran it through the AUX on the receiver. Works great, no buzz/hum. Have wondered though how much performance I’m losing by not utilizing the Marantz amp.
hi if i connect 2 turntables to my amp i connect 1 to phono and can i connect the other to aux or tuner
You can only connect to the 2nd table to aux or tuner if you use an external phono preamp OR your turntable has one built in
@@ForeverAnalog thanks im looking at at lp60 and have marantz 6007 amp but no aux so what imput should i use please
What if you have a newer receiver and no aux inputs?
What inputs are available?
need to update this video with a hdmi Receiver same Turntables
Do you have any RCA inputs on the back of the AVR? You can follow this guide and just use those if so!
What kind of record player & receiver do you have?
Pioneer PL-560 for turntable. I change amps and receivers weekly for reviewing products.
When did receivers not have phono inputs ?
Early 2000s when vinyl was pretty much dead lol.
Now add speakers to this.
Sad part about my current problem is that I recived as an inheritance, a realistic turntable, reciever, and speakers. For some reason, the speakers are give distorted audio, after being in climate controlled storage for a decade, so I dug out my Denon AVE-1709 and tried to uyse it, thinking the reciever was the problem. Sound is similarly distorted using a BT-RCA reciever and the same speakers. Not I'm either going to have to find an extra outlet, as my AV system power strip is full, so I can have the Denon and Realistic recievers both powered, with the Realistic one feeding into the Denon.
I’m learning as I go. And I don’t know much. But it could be the turntable needs grounding.
you should add that tiny signal is for very bad turntables and the phono input is a proper input for the turntable and when conecting to a pre-amp and convert it in one more audio source the impedance on the cartridge migh not be the correct one and you´ll never get the quality sound of the phono input maybe louder but worse, i just don´t get it because i use turntables since late 60´s and i don´t know nothing about what i´m talking ,even having 7 turntables considered by many the best in the world from 1968 to the year 2000 ,what came after just garbage or what in the 80´s was called more plastic than turntable, noise what noise, that changing speed with our own hands ,makes the turntable acurate in speed, mechanical change in speed it´s greasee metal releases grease our hands dont release nothing ,belts with nothing that comes from our hands it feels lubrificated ,why?but receivers without phono, not the best turntable in the world with the most expensive cartridge in the world would sound just ok, to listen to records by a 100€ amplifier in the E-bay site and you´ll see the diference to a AV Receiver with no phono input
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ok, i have a SONY STR-DH590 that don't have a phono connection for my turn table so im thinking of buying a pre amp costing $20.0 to $50.0 and save me some money instead of buying another turn table with pre amp that will cost me around $200.0 plus, im hoping and crossing my finger that everything will work as you shown in your video so i will let you know soon as possible in your comment what will happen, bye for now and see you soon.
I have Cambridge Audio AXR85 which has built in phono (MM Phono in the back) and I'm going to buy Audio Technica AT-LP140XP (which has not pre amp) Do they work together? Thanks :)
Yep, just make sure the turntable is plugged into the phono input on the Cambridge.
@@ForeverAnalog Wow, instant response :) Thank you so much for the information! Greetings from Crete
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Thank you so much for this informative video! I went out and bought the little Pyle preamp thinking it would solve all of my problems. But to my dismay, I’m only getting distorted, low audio out of both speakers. I have a vintage Aiwa TT, cassette and radio player that we brought from the UK in ‘84. It still works great; recently had it refurbished and actually had it hooked up directly to speakers for years without an amp, but it never sounded the best. So I’ve done exactly what you’ve shown in the video. I have a brand new Denon receiver, so have the audio cables plugged into the “media player” ports. I’ve tried working back and switching things around, but to no avail. Any idea what I could be doing wrong??
What’s the model number of Denon you have?
@@ForeverAnalog AVR-S540BT
What model is the Aiwa? If this is an all in one unit that is meant to power speakers itself, it might not be compatible with the Denon.
@@ForeverAnalog It's a Stereo Cassette Music System 5600. Model AF-5600K.