Can a vintage turntable work with a Bluetooth speaker?

Most newer stereo gear, including soundbars, mini-systems, Bluetooth speakers, home theatre receivers, etc. do NOT have phono inputs. To use a vintage turntable with these newer units the turntable signal must pass through an external phono preamp.

How do you hook up a vintage turntable to a phono amplifier?

First things first – the simple setup: If you’re hooking your vintage turntable to a stereo receiver or amplifier that has jacks on the back marked “PHONO,” it’s easy: Plug the matching cables coming from your turntable in the phono jacks. Most likely (but not always) there’s also a skinny single wire coming from the turntable.

What do I need to hook up my turntable to my computer?

Turn it to “Off” (or “Phono.”) If you DON’T have a phono input on your stereo, or if you’re just hooking your turntable up to powered speakers, headphones or a sound input on your computer, the rest of this document is for you.

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.

What do you need to hook up a vintage turntable?

Unlike most audio sources you connect to a stereo (DVD/CD players, iPhones, etc.), the output from the cartridge on a vintage turntable is MUCH lower. It requires additional amplification and some EQ to bring it up to a proper signal. This additional amplification is called a phono preamp.

Are there any stereo turntables that are refurbished?

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How long does it take to clean a vintage turntable?

W/ BRAND NEW AT-95e CARTRIDGE INSTALLED!!! ü Our technician has completely gone through and ‘Certified’ this unit cleaning inside and out, cleaning out ‘gelled’ lubes (a ‘MUST DO’ on all pre-owned / vintage turntables) and re-lubricating mechanism investing ~10.5 hours of technician time! ü Tone-arm ‘Auto’ functions restored, adjusted and tested.