How do I connect my turntable to analog?

Simply plug the turntable’s audio signal cable into one of the receiver’s analog audio inputs. These inputs are oftentimes labeled Aux (auxiliary), Line In, Analog In, etc. You can even use your receiver’s “CD” or “Tape” input, if needed. No other connections are required.

How do I control the volume on my record player?

Here are the 5 ways to make your turntable louder:

Make sure to include a phono preamp.
Change the cartridge to one with a higher output level.
Change the phono preamp to one with higher gain.
Consider a more powerful receiver/amplifier.
Consider speakers with higher sensitivity.

Why is turntable volume low?

Without amplification of the turntable signal, low volume or distorted audio will occur. If the A/V receiver does not have a PHONO input, you can connect the turntable signal either via an AUX input or through an available audio input on the A/V receiver. A turntable that has a built-in pre-amplifier.

Is PHONO input or output?

A turntable produces a PHONO output signal. This phono signal needs to be converted to a LINE LEVEL signal (sometimes referred to as AUX signal) to work with audio equipment including stereo systems, computers, and speakers. A phono preamp converts PHONO to LINE LEVEL.

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.)

How do you set up an automatic turntable?

Switch your turntable on or press the start/stop button if you have an automatic turntable. Adjust the volume on your speaker and if all went well you should be hearing music! The phono preamp on your speaker may not be active. Make sure the RCA switch on the back of your speaker is set to “phono”.

What to do if your turntable is too quiet?

As the receiver “expects” to receive a signal that is about 100 timer stronger on that input. The way to fix this is to include a phono preamp that transforms the phono level signal to a line level signal. A phono preamp can be a standalone box, or built into the turntable or into the receiver.

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.

PHONO outputs are only compatible with PHONO inputs. A turntable that outputs a LINE signal can be connected to all types of LINE inputs. A LINE input can be labeled CD, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, ANALOG, LINE etc.

Can a turntable be connected to a CD input?

A turntable can be connected to a CD input if it has a built-in preamp (outputs a LINE signal). If the turntable does not have a built-in preamp, it can be connected to a CD input only via an external preamp. Can I connect a turntable to AUX or LINE?

Do you need a preamp to connect a turntable?

A turntable with a built-in preamp outputs a standard LINE signal, just as a CD player. But not all turntables have a built-in preamp. Turntables without a built-in preamp must be used with a separate preamp. Or with a receiver that has a preamp built in. To connect a turntable correctly, we must know if the turntable has a built-in preamp or not.