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Be aware that not all new receivers have a 'phono in' jack. [and a few other old tech jacks have been deleted] There are only 4 receiver makers that furnish a 'phono in' and the prices start at $500 If you purchase a turntable with a pre-amp, it must be compatible with the receiver you will be using that doesn't have a phono in.
Yes, I learned this today. I need a amp OR receiver, correct? (I was confusing amp with pre-amp).
So, I could go record player, amp, passive speakers, correct?
I still use my 1992 Pioneer SX-201 Receiver that comes with a Phono Pre-Amp. I have my turntable plugged directly into it (RCA cables) and it still sounds good with Cerwin Vega bookshelf speakers. Also got my TV plugged into it in case I want quality audio from it.
Send the output from the receiver to the computer to record my LPs, TV, or whatever.
stick with cd's, unless you plan on spending thousands on a decent TT/ cartridge and some type of preamp you'll be disappointed. the fact that you think $50 will but you a pair of speakers shows you have no idea about hifi equipment.also analog isnt digital, you have to be very carefull where you place the TT and records need an enormous amount of maintenance.stick with cd's!!
stick with cd's, unless you plan on spending thousands on a decent TT/ cartridge and some type of preamp you'll be disappointed. the fact that you think $50 will but you a pair of speakers shows you have no idea about hifi equipment.also analog isnt digital, you have to be very carefull where you place the TT and records need an enormous amount of maintenance.stick with cd's!!
Actually, even CDs are on their way to being outdated. What's a CD anyway, except a way to store digital files?
Why not look into storing music on your computer? That would mean an amplifier that would contain a DAC (digital to analog converter). Peachtree makes some nice ones. Anyway, you store all the music files on your computer, plug it into the amplifier, and plug the speakers into the amplifier as well. You'd have a nice system.
stick with cd's, unless you plan on spending thousands on a decent TT/ cartridge and some type of preamp you'll be disappointed. the fact that you think $50 will but you a pair of speakers shows you have no idea about hifi equipment.also analog isnt digital, you have to be very carefull where you place the TT and records need an enormous amount of maintenance.stick with cd's!!
I disagree that LPs can't be enjoyed without spending thousands. $400-$500 will buy a very nice simple belt drive with a MM cartridge. The same amplification that would sound good with CDs will sound good with analog. An older integrated amp or receiver will have a phono input.
It will sound BETTER with analog!! - MUCHO BETTER!!!!!!
I think my player might need a new cartridge,I dunno.........
How can you tell if your cartidge is bad,anyone know??? (Sounds of the music,etc)
Cartridges don't generally go bad, but it's stylus (needle) wears. You need a stylus microscope to inspect a stylus for wear.
I haven't owned a turntable for many years, but back in the day high end audio stores would check your stylus at no charge. I ended up buying my own little microscope....did the job and wasn't very expensive.
Thank you buddy.......... I think I was given a cheap made needle! ($20)
Doesnt play 78s well at all!!!!!!! -- IN FACT,I CAN PLAY 33s,45s with the needle marked for 78!!
78s have much wider grooves and need a different stylus. Sounds like your needle is mis-marked or some such confusion.
Where did you get 78s? They were well on their way out over 50 years ago. I had 78s as a kid in the 50s, but not since.
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