Vinyl Gear 101 - Putting together a stereo system to play vinyl
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- For those new to vinyl, we address the most common questions about putting together a vinyl stereo system. We break down the 4 essential components of every system and demo two simple setups to get you started.
Gear used in this demonstration-
Setup 1:
Turntable with built-in Preamp - Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB
Powered Speakers - Samson MediaOne BT3
Setup 2:
Turntable - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
Preamp - ART Pro Audio DJPRE II
Amplifier/Receiver - Denon AVR-591
Passive Speakers - Celestion (vintage speakers)
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Im starting my journey boys.
Have fun my guy, I’ll be shorty behind you
Same :)
How's your wallet?
Same
Good luck
For the sweet love of christ, YES! All the information I want in the same place! I don’t have to search through random forums or subreddits just to find out what I need! Thanks Amoeba! Not only do you have THE best record store in the USA, but you also have the best channel for beginners in vinyl.
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That is exactly what I said. This is a very useful video
yeah, forums are awful. nothing but obnoxious basement dwellers arguing about who is right in an attempt to stroke their keyboard ego, instead of answering your question.
if you cant figure out how to plug some cables in then you may need some help
WolfXCIX I hope they’re paying you well
I've never in my life seen a more simple, quick, and helpful guide on anything ever, thank you so much!
These 5 minutes covered my whole night's research. LOL. Good job!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking it out.
Sorry to be dark but i imagine once the 60s genereation passes away there will be a lot of great used audio equipment online.
No, the vast majority is shit....modern active speakers not spots of all the old gear, and I worked as a sound engineer for years and was also QA for Celestion and Kef.
Live a long life, Mr simetry
You’re not being dark. My kids don’t want my vinyl, I guess it’s an acquired taste to want it, just like people who like muscle cars from the 60’s and 70’s.
Phil Westberry lmao, I’m a teenager, I love old cars, old music, old clothes (somewhat), I’m almost nostalgic for a time I didn’t live. I feel like life was so much simpler then, and the music was so much better
There's already family members who got first dibs on them
Wish I had this video when I first was researching how to set up my system
Smooth Operator you listen to vinyl? You look like the streamin type to me, you know, convenient oriented.
Right me to
Just finished my first record system.
Audio technica lp60
My old denon receiver
And I’m currently running 2 older Boston towers. It is absolutely stunning considering the price point. Waiting for my klipsch rp260’s😍
This video has by far the BEST information to video length ratio of any of the ones I've watched. Thank you so much for this.
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
This was the most informative basic instruction on how to set up a system -- either for the beginner or the veteran. Clear, concise and really well presented. In a short period of time I received all the information to compare systems that would help me set up my first system. I can't wait to go shopping! Thank you, what great instruction!
Literally the only video / article I've found that expressly says WHAT you need to make it work, telling the 4 essential components and their reasons.
Awesome, thanks for checking it out.
Just inherited my parents’ Bose 321 sound system (circa 2004) and pulled my Pioneer PL-7 direct drive turntable (about 1982) out of the attic. After replacing some missing speaker wires, I discovered what a preamp is. Now listening to some Rubber Soul. Sweet.
Rubber Soul, awesome! Keep those records spinning yay 👏
For me, the key to enjoy old vinyl is CLEANING records. I used a Dishwasher cleaning brush back when, but my records still crackled. I thought that was just how vinyl was. But I have since learned the importance of proper cleaning. I bought a Spin Clean and made my own cleaning solution. BIG improvement! I recommend it.
I started my journey in 1986 with Iron Maiden's Somewhere In Time album and was addicted into collecting everything by them, then all metal and everything punk rock. I am so glad vinyl is popular again, these are good times again we are living in.
Cheer's mates! 🍻 🍺
For a newbie like me this distilled all the information i needed in 5 short minutes. now i can actually understand what i need to buy for my sound system, thank you guys so much!
THIS WAS THE BEST, HOW TO VIDEO EVER. It's hell finding good how to videos. So many people do a terrible job. This was the perfect length, all the info, was very succinct. Great explanation. Thanks, will check you out again.
the “and what the hell is a pre-amp!?” Got me lmaooo
Thanks Steve Buscemi
I got more of a Dennis Reynolds over-explaining his master plan vibe.
I lucked out setting up my first sound system, so it'd be great to see more videos like this .
What else would you like to know about?
This was everything I needed to know to start, I looked through all my dad‘s old equipment it’s all from the 80s and 90s but I’m gonna try and piece something together and get this record player in the sound system working wish me luck!
This is a great and very informative video for beginners. I wish this was available when I started getting into the vinyl game several years ago. It would've saved me some time and a little bit of money from buying things that were not what I really needed.
THANK YOU! OMG in less than 6min you explained exactly what a beginner-beginner needed to hear! Now... time to shop! Thank you, Amoeba!
A 3rd option set-up not mentioned in the video:
Turntable (with no preamp) -> Preamp -> Powered speakers
This is the setup that I have and it's really convenient for people who already have powered speakers and don't want to shell out the money to buy a brand-new turntable (meaning that if you buy second-hand/vintage, the turntable will most likely not have a preamp already installed).
I have that one ,please can you give me some advice how to connect them all together ?
this is my setup too, but i have a problem. my speakers are too loud on minimum level when playing records. any idea how to fix it?
saved a life here 🙏
I'll go with this option.
To all newcomers, it could definitely be argued that you would likely spend close to 1000.00 for a good setup. While that is certainly doable just like it's just as doable to drop 4000.00 on a good setup, neither are required. *Example with my setup:*
Turntable: Audio Technica LP120 = 300.00
Phono Preamp: Schiit Mani = 130.00
Cartridge: Nagaoka MP110 = 140.00
Speakers: Audio Engine A2+ = 250.00
So the total for my system is roughly 820.00 *HOWEVER* I'm also pushing my hardware for a more *budget* audiophile system. You do not have to purchase the phono stage or cartridge upgrade immediately. You could use the built in preamp for a while and still get decent sound for 270.00 less and still get by using the stock AT95e cartridge that comes with the AT-LP120 turntable. In other words, you can get by with spending 500 - 600 dollars in the beginning and worry about the upgrades later.
How about a subwoofer?
Both the Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge and the Schiit Mani phono preamp offer easily audible upgrades. These components really work well together and offer more than the sum of their parts.
Cj's Vinyl hey man no offense but you could have done a lot better with that money. Audio engine is very poor quality I'm not even convinced they sound better than a Bluetooth speakers.
Go Vintage, Pioneer SX-880 receiver $10.00, AKAI AP-206 Turntable 10.00, Boston Acoustics A70 speakers 5.99 each, Sony 5 Disc CD player 5.00. Advent 1s speakers 10.00 for the pair. Total: 50.99 and that is a kick ass setup.
This is honestly blatant information because even experts like Steve Guttenberg would tell you a beginner is just fine with a budget setup under $200-$250 like an LP60 and a pair of decent powered speakers.
You can always upgrade it over time (for example: a dedicated preamp, receiver, and speakers later on down the road) but that get's a beginner's feet wet for a much less daunting price tag than dropping over $500 on a higher-end table and dedicated everything all at once without driving them to buy a shitty Crosley from Wal-Mart.
Superb video, it is intimidating! Thank you! I wish I could like it a thousand times! I've started buying records but just don't have a room spare for a set up currently! So tempted haha!
I hope since your post you've been able to get a nice setup; as mentioned in the video, if you don't have a ton of room get a turntable with included preamp and a set of active bookshelf speakers
@@JoeOrber Hi Joe, I have gotten a set up but then I moved so currently in storage! I'm moving in about two weeks so I'm really excited!
Perfectly explained! For anyone who wants a solid setup, you’ll need to do the research in what fits your price range.
Currently I use this 3 piece setup, due to my speakers being passive and not needing a standalone receiver.
Shiit Mani Pre-Amp ($140 typically)
Fluance RT-85 ($500) with a 2m Blue Ortofon needle
Edifier speakers (can’t remember the exact name but they’re in the $140 price range).
Hope this helps someone!
Wait, you mean your speakers are active, not passive, right? Otherwise you need a receiver/Amp between passive speakers and a pre-amp
@@JoeOrber Yes! Thank you that was a mistake on my part, they are active.
Picking up my turntable and speakers tomorrow! I'm psyched!
After watching this, my brain feels like it's just run the mile in under 4 minutes.
Exactly...why go to all the trouble of buying expensive equipment, setting it all up and it just ends up sounding like a c.d. anyways..? Just give me an old scratchy sounding record player any day..I don't need the biggest and best..
Will Unhinged well said
Decent to good gear can be had at Goodwill and there is always your phone to do research or get info. It takes luck to get the gear you want, retail or otherwise. I have gotten audiophile grade units like Adcom and California Audio Labs, next to nothing.
Thank you so much for having all the vital audio stereo answers in this pratical, small but otherwise very useful video guide!!! YESS!!!
Within 3 minutes all my questions have been answered. Thank you!
Very nice straightforward information for setting up a turntable.
You cover some interesting points. As for doing the DJ thing, in addition to a direct drive unit a cartridge with a stylus that can be "back qued" is essential. I've been into hifi since 1974 but have been out of the loop a while, never knew that receivers were being built without phono hook ups. Virtually every receiver built in the 1970's thru 90's was phono friendly, except for moving coil cartridges. One other thing worth mentioning is that only the phono cartridge and speakers are transducers. They turn electric impulses into sound (short explanation), otherwise, fine suggestions for a basic system.
Though, you could get some vintage components; speakers, turntable/cartridge, receiver (15wpc) for less than $400, have a few bucks left for some LP's and skip the MP3's, C3PO's, USA or B ports, giga bites, mega bites or bug bites, and all that 21st century stuff. Yeah, spinning vinyl is pretty simple. My first system (in 1974) consisted of a Pioneer SX-434 receiver, BIC-920 turntable with Shure M-70 pick-up and KLH model 31 speakers at a cost of less than $240.
Marty Jewell BIC made great turntables and are such a forgotten brand. I had one in the mid-80s and loved it.
Definitely beware of the bug bites lol 😆 😂 great comment
Great video! This will be a great resource for my customers at my little record store!
Great to hear. Glad it is helpful.
OMG! i love you already! I know I'm gonna have to watch this over and over, and take notes, as most of it is like a foreigh language to me, but I finally feel like I'm in the wheelhouse! Can't wait to tell you of my success!
Ive collected and spun wax for years and learn something new....all the time. with this video, you went above and beyond and really appreciate it!
The perfect 101 vid for getting into vinyl! THANK YOU!
omg FINALLY!!! thank you so much!! i traded a pair of passive speakers and an old turntable for some *cough* oregano ;) and i havent been able to figure out to to hook them up. this video had everything i needed to know. subbed.
😂😂😂
This is an absolute must watch for beginners like me! The information in other forums are so overwhelming and this video is way more informative! Thank you so much!
Was thinking of just taking my parents 80s Technic home stereo (5disc CD player, pre amp, receiver, dual tape deck, and turntable. Some items may not work so I can salvage some parts. I had a Marantz receiver that my ex sold not sure for how much but it was a beauty. I have Tascam record player and a dual cassette player brand new that I can Frankenstein something out of all these. I collect lps people give me but most are old and scratched. Still this project will be fun!! Thanks Ameoba!
ya'll should really cite in the description the names of the products shown in the video, for reference sake.
Whenever my pals ask me what tables they should invest in to get into vinyl, my defaults are the atlp60 or 120(like you've shown), just due to their ease of use!! Now when they ask me i'll show them this video too.
Awesome, thanks!
How can you recommend an at120 ? I mean for that price you can even get a working technics tt with a almost decent cartridge like a EPC 270. Ok you will need a proper Amp or Preamp, but anyway the built in cartridge and pre in the at 120 are shit, so you will stiil have to buy a new cartridge and decent pre. If thats done the arm and construction of the at120 comes in to consideration since both are also not that good.
if you stay with listening to vinyl and your not used to listen to Airpods, Sonos or anything comparable, a little more investment and research should be considered in the first place. So no matter what you do if sound quality is the goal, the at120 will leave the house sooner or later ;)
Also a fact that should be considered is that getting vinyl sound equal or better than a hires stream, you will have to invest 5 times the money.
At the Moment i have set up those compents for
Vinyl:
Cartridge: Nagaoka Mp-200
TT: Technics SL-1200 MK2
Preamp: Project Phono Box RS + Power Box RS Phono
Streaming:
Software: Tidal at Max Res
PC: Lenovo T430
DAC: Musical Fidelity M1
For both Setups
Power Amp: Pioneer A757 MkII
Speakers : Klipsch RF82 MkII
At the Moment, at least for my ears both chains sound similar in quality, also depends on the media streamed or played.
And to be sure, never hesitate to talk to vinyl or hifi freaks ;)
@Patrick J Mims if you consider taking a AT LP60 as a starter, you might aswell bring out the cheese grater ;) (dont take it serious)
Wouldnt say your opinion is bad, in my opinion an lp60 wont get you that feeling of listening to vinyl, the soundquality is too bad within that pricerange.
There just is no "Stage" and the sound wont fill the room (Like i said before it also depends what gear you are listening on)
People who have just listened to vinyl on a At LP60 won't know what a good turntable is able to present to the listener. So it might lead to false jugdment about Vinyl as a medium itself.
This Phenomenon also is noticeable with Casettes, because most people have never listened to a casette on good gear.
I wouldnt recommend that TT (120 or 60) to myself, so i cant just recommend it to others.
The Technics Sl 1200 MK1/2 is a real good turntable, one of the biggest limitations is the tonearm. I will keep my 1200 even if i get a better TT, since its just a classic. But to be honest, beating a 1200 with a good Cartridge and good phono cables is very hard and you'll have to spend at least 4 times the price for the TT (In Germany a used 1200 is around 650€ in used condition)
Great break down of the info and questions I had
Growing up with vinyl records and cassette tape and didn't think vinyl would become popular again, sold all my records 1995, today i have a real stereo setup and I'm bying record's again, my setup is Rega RP3 with Goldring 3200 and Lejonklou RIA, Hegel H80 amp and Acoustic Energy Reference 1 speakers, not the cheapest set up.
Great information! My local record store has that Audio Technica package for about $300 and I have been leaning towards that.
Here’s a tip they won’t tell you: get your stereo components slowly at thrift stores. I’ve got mismatched speakers and a nice, powerful Onkyo receiver.
bobby wright yep. It’s usually not hard to get a vintage belt drive turntable to work better than a new one, and much cheaper.
Same here. Spent probably like 20 dollars all together
You certainly don't need 1000$ to get started. You can get used equipment that was "high end" in the 70s/80s for fairly cheap.
Leave it to Amoeba to break it all down. Used to live within walking distance of their store in Hollywood. Spent a LOT of $$$ there back in the day.
Real short and informative video. Best combo. Thank you!
Honestly, when all is said and done you can do it however works best for you with what you just happen to have around (if you have things lying around that is). My setup has always been a little unorthodox: Turntable > Pre-Amp > Mixing Desk > PC Speakers was my first set up and the only thing that has changed is I'm now using studio monitors that I also had lying around.
I'm pretty new to vinyl listening set ups, so this was extremely useful. Thanks!
Thanks, man who looks slightly like Bill Hader. You just answered so many questions of mine that I wasted so much time scouring through google and forum posts for. Especially that point about the phono ports on the back of receivers being a sign of a built in pre-amp. Very informative video.
Thank you buddy ✌🏽
A got lost, many video on youtube and people make it so hard to simply connect as you explain 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Finally a straightforward and intuitive video, thank you. Hitting subscribe.
i was so confused about these systems before watching this. thanks!
i just got the same exact Audio Technica turntable.. so i just need the speakers. thanks! cant wait to finally listen to my records i've been collecting for years haha
So all you need is an audio technica that has a pre amp and some speakers and I'm good to go?
Hahahahahahaveyouanyhash Pls as long as they’re powered speakers
Great basic info presented clearly and succinctly!!!
1:50 any video with a Donald in Mathmagicland reference is top tier.
Best explaination iv come across by far. Subscribed!
Thank you for this video! I'm a beginner and this helped me so much!
Most helpful record player setup 101 for dummies. Thank you!
Most detailed explanation I’ve found that is also simple enough for a 15 y/o to understand lol thanks :D
super helpful, particularly describing the purpose of the equipment like the preamp!
Very informative, well done, detailed yet simple video. Thank you!
Just what I needed to get started.
So how's it going so far?
My turntable doesn't allow for cartridge upgrades, but sounds fantastic! I noticed just exchanging the factory stylus to a name brand stylus totally boosted the fidelity of my system, where the music almost sounded like a solid object, like you could reach out and touch it if you will!
Vinyl City - If you can afford it an elliptical stylus is the way to go. They really get the details out
There's also geiger, geiger S, microridge, etc. Elliptical is, in the audiophile world, the lowest you'd go. Don't get me wrong, most of my carts have elliptical styli as I don't have the money to buy more expensive carts, but it's not 'as good as it gets', yet.
Just went yesterday to amoeba and there were super helpful i got excaly what wanted ...i got the Denon dp400 with the Edifier R1280dbs and im happy with my set up
This actually makes a quite a bit of sense, though it's thoroughly simplified, not mentioning anti skating and overhang and whatnot. But I get why that's the way it is :).
Can I just say, for a new budget system;
Topping TP30: 75 dollars
U-Turn orbit: 150 dollars
Pro-ject phonobox: 80 dollars
Pair of Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: 180 dollars
Grand total: 485
Maybe add an AudioTechnica AT95E for 40 bucks :)
Second hand on a budget there's no beating the NAD 3020E, Tannoy M1's and a Pioneer PL-12D with again that AudioTechnica AT95E.
If you're patient you should be able to stay way under 300 bucks for this rig.
There's plenty of good cheap speakers though, it's worth just buying a few pairs (old Celestions for instance, or Acoustic Research AR7) and have a listen yourself. Sell on what you like least. It's a nice hobby and if you get it right with the buying, you may actually make a little profit, making your rig cheaper.
Please do stop telling people they need DD's for DJ'ing though.
Though it's through, it's always been a common misconception that ANY DD will do DJ'ing.
So many hi-fi record players have been abused...
As for DD's adding noise; Amoeba dude and me probably both know this isn't true. It's a bit too complex to explain why the overly tight speed regulation of a DD motor does more harm than good to your sound. Belt drive is the way to go, always has been.
Want to try this speed regulation thing out for yourself: Find a player that has Quartz Lock, listen to a few songs properly, then turn it off and hear what happens. Overly exact platter control actually takes away from the musicality and looseness of the table. So yes, if you have an SL-1200, which is actually a pretty decent hi-fi player, turn that Quartz lock off.
Searching for this video like years, simple and clear. Thank you very much!
Thanks for explain this,best viedo before I buy my first turntable🤩
ive been looking for this video for months....finally.
Man, this is such a great summary I've been looking for, cheers!
A lot of people on the vinyl bandwagon at the moment. Interesting to see how long it lasts.
It’s lasted 100 years so far
Who would downvote this???I don't need the info (I've been buying records for 35 years) but it is EXACTLY what one starting out needs to know, sheeesh.
Damn I’m glad I grew up on vinyl in the 1970’s.
Great 5 min video. I'm looking to upgrade my system and this really helps. Thanks!
Thanks Amoeba, we love you!
every word of this video was helpful, thank you
Really well made video!
Thanks!
Amazing video as always, thank you so much amoeba !!!!!!
It's best to buy components for upgrade reasons. I have both types of systems. My large system is comprised of a pre-amp/power amp and speakers with the music source being my PC. The PC has a good quality sound card that translates the digital music to an analog line out signal. Some sound cards even have a digital optical input for use with some recording interfaces. My "small system" is my laptop as the music source, an external sound card and powered speakers. I use a Digidesign Mbox recording interface as my sound card. All the tonal tweaks are done via the media player software. I can't emphasize enough the importance of having more than enough amplifier power. All too often, most systems sound decent if not driven too hard. If you turn up the volume on a system with anemic power, you start over driving your amplifier(s), you end up with distortion. A lot of folks are quick to condemn the speakers when in reality, the amp is being over driven beyond its capacity. Better known as "clipping".
Amazing how many people even those that grew up with vinyl don't understand any of this. So straight forward.
I know it may seem to you amazing, but I'm a boomer and grew up with 45's and LP's. Everything I ever had was always one unit. It sounded find to me! As long as the records were not scratched/they didn't skip/or they didn't have a groove damaged where the record kept repeating back and forth. During the 60's I didn't have a lot of money to buy all these extra components to play music. In fact, having it all in one was wonderful!! There were a lot of TV consoles/stereo systems all built in one! They advertised a "diamond" needle (stylus) that would last a lifetime! I also never learned how to drive a "stick shift" i learned on an automatic. Guess I was spoiled cause the music we had was so sufficient and great we never dreamed about using any systems that wasn't all ready put together. So don't put down others who are not "technical geeks" on this subject!!
@@Tunz909 you have a point there. Trouble is it's probably all those all in one systems that boomers and younger people including myself owned and now some of us play on better systems and they sound all scratched up and sometimes skip or get stuck. I own close to 2000 second hand records now mostly from the 60's to 80's and love listening to them until I have to deal with so much crackle on some and skipping and getting stuck. Probably all due to the players us and our parents played them on. Most boomers and even younger were the first people to abandon records and buy tapes, CD's and later downloads for that reason mainly. If they heard how good records can really sound and not deteriorate as quickly on decent equipment they may not have abandoned the format as quickly. I know that's one of the reasons I got back into buying them. The other was all the great music available, collectability, album art work and just placing the record on the platter and gently lowering the tonearm. Then the record cleaning and setting up the equipment is a hobby in itself.
@@ccadam Yes I agree with your assessment for sure. I've inherited some equipment and I just need some direction to go forward with the hook-ups ect. 1.) I have a Direct Drive automatic Technics SL D-202 I know for sure has not been used for the last 10 years or so. 2.) Receiver called a Sansui Stereo Receiver 661. There is also another unit that might be a Pre-Amp but not sure cause I can't get to it do to clutter. I also believe there is another Technics turntable that is in a box, wondering if it is maybe even newer than the SL D-202. No speakers I see nor what I have heard a subwoofer? I'm almost 70 and do not really need a system that is going to rip what is left of my eardrums! So from what I have read if the turntable has Phono/audio jacks in the back I do not need the pre-amp? nor, if the Sansui unit has these phono/audio jacks in the back , a pre-amp isn't really needed? thanks for your input!!
@@Tunz909 Technics are good turntables. Sansui are good receivers/amplifiers. Vintage receivers had the phono input so yes they don't need the pre-amp because it's built in as most people back in the day bought a receiver/amp to connect a turntable into. They only got rid of the phono input on newer models thinking people wouldn't have turntables anymore.
@@ccadam Hey thanks for getting back! I de-cluttered and made some room and pulled out a "Sansui Integrated Amplifier AU 317" so the technical name for this unit is a "Pre-Amp"? I'll try too get to that boxed "turntable" another day and I'm hoping it's in really good shape, just too much clutter still. Oh went out to do some grocery shopping at Meijers and believe it or not that had many speaker systems in their store! But everything seemed "Bluetooth" So with my vintage systems , I need to just stay away from "Bluetooth'? Having a decent turntable/and a Samsui receiver, I don't really need to hook this other AU 317 up to it? Is there a benefit hanging on to it and somehow integrating it into my system? Or should I maybe sell it? I like to be able to hook up a CD/DVD unit on to the stereo set up would the AU 317 help? If the speakers I get are a 3 set system, that means I'll have surround sound 5.1? Have purchased Archive /Beatles box sets and many of them do NOT have a dvd but they have a the "Bluetooth 5.1 surround sound" so maybe I DO need to get "bluetooth" speakers? Sorry for all the questions. You have been very patient
and helpful. Bruce
I just bought my first record at Amoeba! 🎼🎧🎧🎼🎼 Michael Jackson Bad ! Lol 😎
I literally said “What the hell is a pre amp”
Thank you this was so helpful!
good video, but something that you didn´t really mention in the video is that you don´t necessarily need to buy all pieces brand new. especially when it comes to turntables or speakers, you might as well buy a used one. a lot of pretty decent older turntables are being sold for next to nothing on classified sites, and if you keep in mind a few basic guidelines on how to buy used gear, you can get a great sounding turntable for as little as $30, and finding used HiFi speakers is also quite easy as a lot of people decide to give away their old set of speakers while, say, in the process of moving.
Excellent point. We couldn't cover everything and we absolutely encourage people to buy used. If you do your research you can put together a really excellent system for very little money.
Actually, the preamp is rather an equalizer than an amplifier. When the music is mastered for vinyl, the bass is reduced in order to produce thinner grooves and fit more music to the record. The preamp is for restoring the bass to the original level.
They're always fucking with the bass player
So you’re saying all I need is a good receiver with an equalizer function?
That's not completely correct, a phono preamp equalizes the RIAA Curve AND amplifies the signal amplitude from phono level (e.g. 4 to 5 mV with a MM cartridge) to a line input level of around 300 mV
Great video very concise and well presented. Thanks a lot very helpful.
Excelent!
LaCocinadera you listen to vinyl?? You don’t look like the vinyl type!
@@jogmas12 Anyone can be "the vinyl type"!
Thank you for simplifying the process! Appreciate your help!
Glad to be of assistance! Thanks for watching.
Excellent! This is the video I was hoping to find. Good job!
They are some tricks you should know. If your dealing with a Rega or tables with built in pre amp you often have to lash up a ground wire to prevent hum . If these are hooked to anything else like a computer etc that has a three prong plug you don't The OEM DJ tables will often cut out on quiet passages using thier preamp . They use a noise gait instead of correct grounding.
Great basic systems, think of all the other input devices such as reel to reel tape, 8 track tape , cassettes and CD's, for starters.
Saw your excellent RUclips video on how to connect a turntable.
Our system has a Panasonic SU-CH7 amplifier, ST-CH7 tuner, and a SL-CH7 CD player. We are attempting to connect a SANYO TP 1005 A turntable to this system. It does not appear that the SANYO has a pre-amp. We plug the turntable into the amp via the RCA jacks, into either the VDP or VCR/DAT inputs on the SU-CH7 (the other option, OUT, doesn’t produce anything). Those are the only RCA inputs on that amp. Adjusting the Volume knob on either VDP or VCR.DAT shows it going from -82 to 0 , but even at that highest level the volume is quite low, on either VDP or VCR/DAT. When we switch it from VDP or VCR/DAT to FM, the volume level is very high! We have to turn the volume knob down by about 180 degrees. We figure we’re missing something, but don’t know what. Can you assist? Thanks! Jim in Thunder Bay Ontario.
Perfectly clear and to the point 👉
im starting to get into this hi-fi stuff, can't wait to make my own setup :) !
Thanks mate! for telling about a Pre Amp never heard of it ! cheers mate
Finely, a clear explanation. Thank you!
The preamp doesn't just amplify. It also applies the RIAA curve. That's why you ought to call it "phono preamp", not just "preamp". The integrated amps and receivers (whether they contain a phono preamp or not) also have a preamp section, and this could easily confuse beginners.
Free turntable, 14$ preamp, and 100$ powered speakers is a pretty cheap setup for me, assuming my pre amp doesn't self destruct as a soon as I plug it in.
I just picked up a used Technics 7 band EQ and what a difference in sound!
Very helpful, I’m just lacking the pre amp but I’m almost ready
I just bought my setup today! Super stoked! And I forgot to buy the speaker cables :( lol damn! Ah either way I can't wait to jam to some oldies! Btw awesome video! A must have for all those who are starting like myself
That was efficiently informative. Thanks!