If you're ever doubting yourself on making these videos, don't. When I first got into vinyl, I instantly flocked to your channel and stayed because of your friendly and welcoming personality. Lots of other Vinyl channels have a sort of elitist aura to them, but yours feels very safe and very real. I appreciate the constant support you bring to the community. Thank you Jarrett!
OMG! I have been struggling for a year to get my turn table and amp to connect to my Heos speakers. Soooo frustrating. This video made it happen. THANK YOU!
YOU are awesome - Thank you! I was getting a really annoying hum from my turntable & I watched LOADS of ‘how-to’ videos without an answer but YOUR video cured it! In Step One 2:15 you nailed it! My turntable was set to ‘line’ but I was plugged into the phono input on my amp. I simply plugged into the empty tuner input & the hum went away. So happy, thanks. You get a follow for that 🙂👍🏼 Phil 🇬🇧
Excellent video! A very important issue that was not mentioned is the compatibility in ohms of the speakers and the receiver/amplifier which is a very common problem when installing audio systems.
To make things easy when I got my first record player, I bought one with a built in pre amp, and then bought a soundbar speaker. Not sure if that’s a “normal” solution or even a correct one but it’s worked great for me for 3+ years now!
Am I so glad I worked at Radio Shack back in the early to mid-'80s! I already knew a lot about audio equipment, but I was able to learn a lot more while I worked there!
Thank you for posting this. It solved my problem with the sound from my turntable. Flicked that little switch at the back, I never even knew it was there.
Question for the Q & A Jarrett. Will you be able to get some Phil Collins albums for your collection if you able to find any in the near future? Song of the day: In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Just installed an Audio-Technica turntable and have been having a popping sound in my bookshelf speakers (which are nice ones) while on 'phono' mode, but not when listening to cd's, tuner, etc. I think you've just nailed it for me...that I have it set to "phono" and "line" instead of 'phono-phono' or 'line'line'. Thanks for this video!
The grounding post isn't always needed, some decks connect the ground internally to the cold wires for each channel. I have a Lenco L-3808 turntable (slightly cheaper version of the AT-LP120), upgraded with an AT95E cartridge replacing the AT3600, used on the Phono setting, with an ART-DJ Pre II phono stage, into the AUX input on a Cambridge Audio One (which is a combined Analogue and Digital Amp, with Radio and CD, without a phono stage). As with the LP120, there is no grounding post on the turntable, but it does have phono sockets instead of the wire straight out the back. I found that the mains hum was eliminated by using a good quality phono lead, which I made using Van Damme stereo cable (British brand, wire and plugs cost less than £10). Using a cheaper lead caused a serious hum problem. As an aside, it might have been worth you mentioning that if both the Deck and Amplifier contain a phono stage, you might get different quality of sound depending on which one you use.
Regarding the GROUND question. 1- Some turntables are grounded through the RCA connectors, usually the R connector.) 2- If there is no hum don't worry about it. 3- Vintage TTs many from the 70's did not have polarized plugs. If you have hum rotate the AC cord 180 degrees. This will quite often eliminate the hum by realigning the Hot and neutral lines. 4- All components should ground to the same point.
Excellent video! You explained, very clearly what and what NOT to do, regarding Turntable (phonograph) to receiver connection, phono/line switch, grounding, "pre-amp", no "pre-amp", speaker wire gage, incompatible gear, etc.... scenario. Bravo! What exactly happened to me, with the purchase of first turntable, receiver, since the 70s! Great job. I didn't understand some basics. You cleared up confusion. For an "audiophile", you might be redundant. For a total novice, you video was awesome.
Also bear in mind that 'some' turntables with built-in pre-amps have a separate ground wire (Audio Technica AT-LP3), and there are some turntables with no built-in pre-amp, that also have No ground wire (Rega Planar 1/2/3, etc), they are self grounded through the RCA Phono plugs..... It's never as clear as it seems, but your video is pretty much accurate - with exceptions! ;-)
Indeed, I have two of them like that: an Onkyo and a JVC, both from the 80's (the Onkyo might even be early 90's, not sure...), both fully automatic, quartz-locked direct drive, no built-in pre-amp, but both self-grounded through RCA plugs -- no need to ground them separately. :-)
I have a DENON DP-200USB turntable without a ground wire. Based on your video, I would assume it has a built-in preamp. My receiver is a YAMAHA RX-V765 and it does not have a PHONO input. I used the AUDIO 1 input jacks. The sound out of the turntable was very low. So I assumed there was no preamp. I bought a DILVPOETRY PHONO BOX and hooked up the turntable to this phono box the connected that to the receiver. I can use the phono box now to control the volume now but the sound is muffled and scratchy. Is this a cartridge issue? Its a moving magnet type cartridge. I haven't used this turntable in a long time and the cartridge wasn't used very much. I don't know what to do next. RCA cable issue? cartridge replacement, different receiver jacks?
@@MrWaldorfian : After a quick google search to check my facts, having seen the model number of the turntable, I can confirm that your t-table does indeed have a built-in pre-amp - though Denon calls it a 'phono EQ' (which is quite correct too! The fact that the model number contains 'USB' in the title is a dead-giveaway; it won't have USB without a pre-amp... ;-) There will be a little slider switch on the back panel which just needs flicking across to engage the pre-amp...it may be labelled as "phono/line' or 'EQ on/off' - something like that! Switch it to 'Line' or 'On' and then you should have decent volume through your Yamaha receiver if you want to at least see how it compares to the pre-amp you bought. Just remember to put the switch back to 'Phono' or 'Off' if you want to connect back-up to your DILVPOETRY (never heard of it!) phono box. The muffled muddy sound may be an issue with that box, or may be a capacitance miss-match with that AT cartridge used....it requires between 100-200mf (a very common magnetic cartridge range) to get the best sound from it... your phono box may be fixed at a higher setting? Also, check to make sure the stylus (needle) is clean, and in good shape - if the diamond tip is damaged or even missing that 'can' dull the sound, but normally skips straight across the record! Just give the turntable's internal pre/EQ a try first, and see how it goes... :-)
Quick question, at around 6:56 I see there's no specific "phono" area to plug in a turntable as the Red and white plugs are in one of the "CD" terminals. Does this work with every receiver as long as the ground wire is attached? Keep up the awesome content!
Direct drive usually gives more speed stability and of course no belt to replace. Also direct drive TT's normally have switched speed controls to change from 45 to 33. Belt drive usually offers less vibration from the motor and are simpler in design, therefore you can buy a really good belt drive TT for less than a drive drive model. But belts don't last forever and when old can stretch but are cheap to replace. however some belt drive TT's are fully manual and to change speed you have to lift the belt onto the larger spindle of the motor and in some cases remove the plater to achieve this. its swings and roundabouts really. Many direct drive TT's are superbly built and will last a lifetime. I have both a direct drive and a belt drive turntable and enjoy them both for their individual merits.
@lazycalm41 , Hi, I wanted to ask if belt driven TT's like my pro-ject are ''weak'' to play the 78 rpm records? I know I have to get the pulley kit and the new cartridge etc. but is the 78 rpm pulley kit is bad for the 78 rpm designed pro-ject turntables? It might have a little pressure on the motor but I’d love to hear your answer
Just a response to the question about 78s. Broadly it should be ok. I've not tried the pulley kit on a Pro-ject turntable but once rotating, it won't need all that much more power than any other speed (the key difference will be the greater friction from the higher tracking weight 78s usually demand) One word of caution though. Playing acoustic discs (typically pre war) through a modern phono stage might sound weird. That's because modern phono stages apply the RIAA eq curve which won't have been applied to acoustic recordings. If you have a graphic equalizer you can fix it. Also, a lot of pre war 78s may not have been recorded at 78 rpm so that will be fun for you. If you're really serious about 78s, take a look at the Audio Technica lp120 as I believe it can do 78 but has pitch control (looking at this as a second turntable myself)
This video woulda helped me alot 3 months ago. I did sooo much research & still ended up with passive speakers (so no volume knob) & preamp had no spot 4 ground cable. Ended up returning both 4 Active Speakers w/built in preamp. Def worth extra 100$ to have pre amp built in.
3:10 bro I had this exact problem and figured it out eventually on my own, than 2-3 days later I get this. I lowkey fell in love with vynly my uncles x girlfriend bought me a audio technica lpx60 bt wich is basically a Bluetooth/ regulare speaker audio technica and I love it so much
It should be noted that the signal level is only part of the difference. The phono-level output still requires an RIAA equalization step built into the line output from a turntable or phono-in on a preamp or receiver. The inverse is applied in mastering vinyl. This step was standardized to keep grooves narrow enough for bass sounds and squeeze more music on the disc.
This sound like a "ground loop" hum. If any of your audio components don't have their ac plug with one prong wider that the other, then try reversing one of them (turntable) to see if this solves the problem. Also, ALL of your audio components in one system need to be plugged a plug/s on the same breaker, if not, you'll again get a hum. Worst case, I believe there are some ground loop filters that you can buy to remedy this. Good luck!
Make sure you have'nt added too much length to the leads from the turntable to the amp. if you have, they can cause the hum. Does the amp hum just by itself or just with the turntable connected?
Chet Baker I attached my PHONO to another speaker (without an amp) and I reattached my amplifier while unplugging my PHONO. In both instances, the hum still persists.
Question for the Q&A What is the best set up to go along with my Audio Technica LP-60. Something that can be used both for the turntable and for the TV.
Good advice. Also if the volume is low it may be due to a low output cartridge. Changing to a cartridge that pushes out 12M Volts or more will provide more volume.
Thanks again for steering me in the right direction. I am getting closer to making my decision on a turntable. Off to my Amp/Tuner and see what I have going on.
My current set-up has both active speakers and a receiver, and what I did was connect the active speakers to an audio pre-out jack from the back of my receiver so I could utilize both at the same time without harming my active speakers built-in amplifier :)
Thanks so much for this video but I am having issues with my audio technical Bluetooth player I did go ahead and just purchase the speakers that already have the amp inside of it with the volume and all the controls it does come with a remote control the Bluetooth speakers that I did buy and when I pair it with my audio technical vinyl record player the music keeps playing from the actual player while at the same time playing through the speakers so it’s like I’m hearing two voices at the same time I’m hearing it through the speakers and also from the actual record player and I just wanted to know did I do anything wrong is that normal or not do I have things plugged into the vinyl player that is notSupposed to be plugged in please let me know ASAP and thank you so much for this video I love your videos by the way
🌬️ Thank you very much my friend, I appreciate your help on the humming situation because that really was a major problem for me. Now the sound is definitely loud and great! It's amazing how vinyl sounds when you have a great system to play it on.once again thanks 👍🏽💯
Hi there. I have a very old BRC turntable with speakers. It does also have a 5 pin female plug and outputs for the speakers with some very strange plugs but no RCA outputs. Do you think I can use the 5 pin to conect to vintage receiver with phono input? The 5 pin is output with a sign like stereo tape.
hello my friend can you help me? I'm having problems with my vinyl playing record. the speaker keeps shifting back and forth at high volumes. the ground is correct. I replaced the cable with a new one. the right and left wires are correct. the device is far from the boxes. already reviewed the cables. I can't solve it. my setap devices are: amplifier pioneer elite a 20, and the vinyl record player is technics slq 2. voltage 120v.
If you don't have a headphone amp, but have a USB soundcard with line in and headphone out with volume control it might have a pass through mode and work as a headphone amp pretty well when connected to a power-only USB socket, like a phone charger. Creative SoundblasterX G6 and Behringer U-PHONO do that. U-PHONO even has a phono preamp in it as well. I was considering getting the Behringer as a phono preamp (and maybe get a better one later) when I was considering either buying an old Technics without a preamp, or a new Audio Technica AT-LP120x with a preamp. The latter won because of easier shipping and it having a fresh cartridge with an elliptical stylus. Now I either listen to it through my speakers-only amplifier or through the SoundblasterX G6. It's a really nice soundcard, and I got it mostly to digitize records and cassettes so I can listen to them away from home. And it even works with Android if you have a Neutron music player app.
This question prob sounds ridiculous but how do I add passive speakers to my set up? I have a fluance rt85 & kanto active speaker with built in phono pre amp. I have some nice passive speakers but don't know how to hook em up? Do I need a ground cable connection for em?
Question: I bought a used, vintage folding record player. It has its own speakers but I wanted to add some better speakers to it. I looked in the back of the unit and noticed that it has no RCA connectors. No way to add any additional speakers. Is there a way to modify the unit so as to accommodate additional speakers? I don't know anything about electrical anything. lol. Thank you.
This is something that's confused me for some time since I got the record player I have, it doesn't have a ground wire, at all. Just the RCA cables, not even colored like usual, is there something that could be done still? It's a JVC L-A11. Has no preamp either, so I use a AV Receiver which has Phono in of course.
If the RCA cable isn't colour coded it will probably have L and R stamped on the plugs. Regarding the ground wire, do you get a background hum? If not, don't worry. If so, it could be a lot more complicated to fix
@@TomGough Very slight, turning either cable sometimes negates it to pretty much nothing unless the volume knob is cranked all the way, then of course wouldn't hear it if one is playing. To be honest, no I'm not worried but, I've been thinking about it for so long and finally here, I found a chance to maybe find out, I didn't expect to get noticed since usually I'm not on any video haha. So thank you for answering, nothing is wrong with it but this was just something I was curious about nothing more. With what my skill is in electronics, its far from enough I could do something anyway.
@@KITT171 I'm just browsing round for interesting questions 🤣 You'll pretty much always pick something up when you turn the volume all the way. Sounds like your set up is working for you and that is the ONLY thing that matters, no matter what anyone might tell you
@@TomGough Well I'm glad I helped with that haha. I try to say things worthwhile on videos if I can. Too right, even more since I got it an a ton of 45s, for nothing. Ex-DJ owned it, all that was offered to me, all I had to do was get a new belt and stylus, been using it since. Love the thing.
Due to your recommendations, I purchased a custom Uturn wood with the Grado head. Also got YOUR klipsch active speakers. Amazing combo thank you! Also just got the klipsch 12' sub to complete the set
Question: I replace all my paper sleeves with poly but... do I need to use poly inner sleeves with newer albums that come with combination poly inside/paper outside type sleeves?
Homebrew58 That’s up to personal choice. I will say that you definitely need to replace your inner sleeves if they are just paper alone. Paper sleeves have the tendency to scuff your records. They also rip and tear easily, not to mention that they turn yellow over time. So why do many records, particularly older ones, still have paper sleeves? Simple: because they’re cheap, that’s why. Considering how many a record label would buy, they probably don’t even pay a penny a piece for them. But then what about poly lined paper sleeves? This is definitely a step in the right direction. I haven’t heard anyone really complaining about them. But do remember that paper yellows over time. For this reason alone (and there are others), I would recommend purchasing rice paper sleeves that don’t yellow (certainly not as quickly) like plain paper sleeves. So which ones? Many people like the MoFi sleeves. While these are good sleeves, you can get the Diskeeper standard sleeves from Sleeve City that are identical to the MoFi sleeves (but more sturdy IMHO) for about $2 less a package than the MoFi sleeves. I personally use the Diskeeper Ultimate sleeves. These are a little more expensive, but in my book they’re worth it if you’re serious about your vinyl collection. So the choice is up to you! You can certainly keep your poly lined sleeves for now and then upgrade them when you’re ready.
I am still using a Bang and Olufsen RLX, WOM in a drawing, in 1983-4. I still have my 700+ records(vinyl) as well. I see many disc cleaning systems reviewed, but I used a DISC KIT (zero stat gun, record pad, stylus brush, fluids etc. I got very good results... Somewhere along the life line, it disappeared. Even my separate carbon fiber duster shortcut is now missing. (I see you had one on the counter behind you in this vid) I never see the DISC KIT come up for sale complete... So am considering a new cleaning system for my over 50 old collection.
Song of the day: Cochise - Audioslave Now question: I have a vintage setup received by my father, that include a Pioneer turntable with a new Sumiko Pearl Cartridge, Yamaha CA 710 Amplifier and 2 JBL. All the stuff is directly from the 70s and sounds amazing. But I would like to improve it and I was wondering to buy a pair of Yamaha HS8 and I don't understand if it is possible to plug in the new monitor speakers to my vintage setup. Thanks in advice, best channel for vinyl lovers
Thank you thank you thank you I was really frustrated as my turntable was giving howls and mega feedback until you told me to change the switch on the back and bingo , plays perfectly Thank you
Q&A: How can I connect my Technics 1200mk7R (doesn't have a built-in preamp) to powered loudspeakers? What type of phono preamp do I need? Not for DJ, I want my setup to listen to music in my garage/studio. Thank you for all your videos, very helpful!
I had recently bought Polk audio s20 with a Sony strdh190 receiver and thought I had it all wrong because I plugged my audio technica 120 into the phono and the sound was very staticky and awful so I got really disappointed but I screwed around and plugged it into line 1 and it worked perfectly. Huge upgrade from the little plug in speakers I had my turntable plugged into for years. The sound is amazing
There should be a metal post on the back of the turntable that has that same ground symbol as the receiver, connect one end of the ground cable there, and the other end goes to the ground post on the receiver 😊
When I bought my audio Technica lp60x I had the line output on and because my stereo receiver (the Kenwood KR 595) had a built-in phono preamp I nearly blew out my speakers it was so loud, let's just say whenever I buy a turntable with a built-in preamp I will never make that mistake again.
Thanks for the video. I have my turntable hooked up to the phono inout on my AVR. Volume is low. Is it best to flip turntable preamp off and connect it to a different inout on the AVR. CD, etc.? Thanks for any replies!
I own a new Pioneer DJ500 turntable. Using it now to archive digitally. What about running to the pc using usb or audio cables? Sound quality diff? Grounding? Pc is a preamp?
Great video my friend!!! One question I have a jvc jl-a20 back from '78... No preamp buildin... I want to hook it with my crystal audio casb240, a sound bar 2.1 system that has an amplifier... Do i need preamp between them??? Or I can hook the rca from turntable to the soundbar with the aux adapter???
great video, thanks, I have the following question: my turntable is pre amp (in comes with the ground wire), but I need to connect it to my soundbar that does not have the ground line, what I should do?, because it does not come with the option to change it to Line or Phono, so juat connecting the RCA volune is very very low
Thank you for this video. If I understand correctly, I can connect my turntable, (Which does not have a pre-amp) to a tube pre-amp and then to a "line in", (CD etc) on my receiver because it does have a phono pre-amp and I don't want to use that input?
I have the Audio Technica 120XP bronze and the Klipsch 41-pm but for the life of me i have no idea which wires to into what, the yellow wires with the red wires are easy but one of the speakers has a black and red port and i have no idea what to do with it ive never dealt with cutting wires so im confused on what to do to put those cut wires into the black and red.
I'm going from my turntable to an external phono preamp into the CD input of my stereo preamp and then to the poweramp and speakers. Am I adding an extra step by going through the stereo preamp? I don't know if there's a better way. Obviously I need to control the volume somehow. Thanks.
I bought a vintage Marantz model 23, and I didn't notice it only had 2 sets of rca jacks. One says Output, and the other says Tape Out. The selector knob has the options for radio, tape, and phono aux. How do I connect a turntable to it? The turntable does have the option for phone and line. I currently have the turntable attached to a Fosi audio mini amp, but I would love to have it sitting on top of the voltage receiver.
Hi us that a sony amplifier in the video as i am thinking of getting one . If it us will it work with a turntable with no ground wire? Excellent friendly video.😊
So... I just ordered active speakers and I am afraid my power outlet is not positioned in a good spot to be near the "R" speaker (which I should plug to the power outlet), but it is to the "L" speaker... my question is, can I switch the red and white rca cables so left is right and vice-versa? If so, that would solve this potential problem...
What about only having a turntable with amp? I got the LP60XBT as a gift, and was planning on using it with a Samsung soundbar QT60, will this be ok? I don't have a receiver or anything was also considering the Bluetooth route.
I have a lenco L-30 turntable with a built in preamp and there is no switch to switch between phono and line. my receiver is an old Sony one with 8 channels, the phono channel is unused currently due to the dual pre-amp issue. Is there a way to disable a preamp internally or is there such a thing as a pre-suppressor (something to counteract the preamp between the turntable output and the receiver input?
A receiver can work with active speakers IF you use something to reduce the signal from speaker level to line level. personally I'm using a 16 channel DI which has a -30 DB pad option. that way i can use my receiver to up-mix audio while using my HS8 monitors. my setup has the phono preamp going into an active DI which then send the balanced audio down ~100ft of cat5e to the A/V closet which then goes into computers audio interface to play/record.
Hello. Thank you for this informative video. I just bought a pair of active computer speakers the HIVI SWANS 1080 IV. They are phenomenal. But I also have my favorite records from the studio 54 era. I have bought a pre amp to connect the turntable to my Bose system. But it does not sound goo. I heard the DAC is what I need. Can I connect my speakers and the turntable to a DAC? Any suggestions? which one? to buy.
Shot in the dark here. Fluance RT80/81, harman/kardon AVR20ii receiver, and passive speakers. I’ve tried different inputs and either amp but it is still not loud enough and only the left speaker is sounding. (Phono receiver + phono bypass on Fluance player, speakers wired appropriately) only other thing I can assume is causing these issues might be the old 16 gauge wiring. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers.
Hey Jarrett! I am listening on an Audio Technica LP-120-USB. Received a bunch of mono 45s. How do I find/differentiate stereo vs. mono needle cartridges?
What if I have a mixer with a built in preamp but the line inputs are 1/4", not phono? Thanks to you I know now what to do with TT ground wire with mixer without ground post, but would I have to get a cable which has female phono on one end and 1/4" balanced male on other end?
How would you would you connect your turntable that has a built in pre amp to speakers? Do you need to buy a receiver and some speakers or do you also need an amplifier
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If you're ever doubting yourself on making these videos, don't.
When I first got into vinyl, I instantly flocked to your channel and stayed because of your friendly and welcoming personality.
Lots of other Vinyl channels have a sort of elitist aura to them, but yours feels very safe and very real. I appreciate the constant support you bring to the community. Thank you Jarrett!
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Hey, when did you change your record player?
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OMG! I have been struggling for a year to get my turn table and amp to connect to my Heos speakers. Soooo frustrating. This video made it happen. THANK YOU!
YOU are awesome - Thank you!
I was getting a really annoying hum from my turntable & I watched LOADS of ‘how-to’ videos without an answer but YOUR video cured it!
In Step One 2:15 you nailed it!
My turntable was set to ‘line’ but I was plugged into the phono input on my amp.
I simply plugged into the empty tuner input & the hum went away.
So happy, thanks.
You get a follow for that 🙂👍🏼
Phil 🇬🇧
Glad to help! Thank you for the follow! More good stuff on the way!
Song of the day: The millionaire waltz - queen
Excellent video! A very important issue that was not mentioned is the compatibility in ohms of the speakers and the receiver/amplifier which is a very common problem when installing audio systems.
To make things easy when I got my first record player, I bought one with a built in pre amp, and then bought a soundbar speaker. Not sure if that’s a “normal” solution or even a correct one but it’s worked great for me for 3+ years now!
sound bar is crap
Am I so glad I worked at Radio Shack back in the early to mid-'80s! I already knew a lot about audio equipment, but I was able to learn a lot more while I worked there!
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Btw nice haircut mate
Thank you for posting this. It solved my problem with the sound from my turntable. Flicked that little switch at the back, I never even knew it was there.
Question for the Q & A Jarrett. Will you be able to get some Phil Collins albums for your collection if you able to find any in the near future?
Song of the day: In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Just installed an Audio-Technica turntable and have been having a popping sound in my bookshelf speakers (which are nice ones) while on 'phono' mode, but not when listening to cd's, tuner, etc. I think you've just nailed it for me...that I have it set to "phono" and "line" instead of 'phono-phono' or 'line'line'. Thanks for this video!
The grounding post isn't always needed, some decks connect the ground internally to the cold wires for each channel.
I have a Lenco L-3808 turntable (slightly cheaper version of the AT-LP120), upgraded with an AT95E cartridge replacing the AT3600, used on the Phono setting, with an ART-DJ Pre II phono stage, into the AUX input on a Cambridge Audio One (which is a combined Analogue and Digital Amp, with Radio and CD, without a phono stage). As with the LP120, there is no grounding post on the turntable, but it does have phono sockets instead of the wire straight out the back. I found that the mains hum was eliminated by using a good quality phono lead, which I made using Van Damme stereo cable (British brand, wire and plugs cost less than £10). Using a cheaper lead caused a serious hum problem.
As an aside, it might have been worth you mentioning that if both the Deck and Amplifier contain a phono stage, you might get different quality of sound depending on which one you use.
Oh my god I accidentally came across the channel I used to watch 5 years ago. Wow this channel has grown so much!
Regarding the GROUND question.
1- Some turntables are grounded through the RCA connectors, usually the R connector.)
2- If there is no hum don't worry about it.
3- Vintage TTs many from the 70's did not have polarized plugs. If you have hum rotate the AC cord 180 degrees. This will quite often eliminate the hum by realigning the Hot and neutral lines.
4- All components should ground to the same point.
Excellent video! You explained, very clearly what and what NOT to do, regarding Turntable (phonograph) to receiver connection, phono/line switch, grounding, "pre-amp", no "pre-amp", speaker wire gage, incompatible gear, etc.... scenario. Bravo! What exactly happened to me, with the purchase of first turntable, receiver, since the 70s! Great job. I didn't understand some basics. You cleared up confusion. For an "audiophile", you might be redundant. For a total novice, you video was awesome.
That ground to housing connection is a really great tip
Also bear in mind that 'some' turntables with built-in pre-amps have a separate ground wire (Audio Technica AT-LP3), and there are some turntables with no built-in pre-amp, that also have No ground wire (Rega Planar 1/2/3, etc), they are self grounded through the RCA Phono plugs.....
It's never as clear as it seems, but your video is pretty much accurate - with exceptions! ;-)
Was about to mention that not all has a ground even if they don't have an preamp
Indeed, I have two of them like that: an Onkyo and a JVC, both from the 80's (the Onkyo might even be early 90's, not sure...), both fully automatic, quartz-locked direct drive, no built-in pre-amp, but both self-grounded through RCA plugs -- no need to ground them separately. :-)
I have a DENON DP-200USB turntable without a ground wire. Based on your video, I would assume it has a built-in preamp. My receiver is a YAMAHA RX-V765 and it does not have a PHONO input. I used the AUDIO 1 input jacks. The sound out of the turntable was very low. So I assumed there was no preamp. I bought a DILVPOETRY PHONO BOX and hooked up the turntable to this phono box the connected that to the receiver. I can use the phono box now to control the volume now but the sound is muffled and scratchy. Is this a cartridge issue? Its a moving magnet type cartridge. I haven't used this turntable in a long time and the cartridge wasn't used very much. I don't know what to do next. RCA cable issue? cartridge replacement, different receiver jacks?
@@MrWaldorfian : After a quick google search to check my facts, having seen the model number of the turntable, I can confirm that your t-table does indeed have a built-in pre-amp - though Denon calls it a 'phono EQ' (which is quite correct too!
The fact that the model number contains 'USB' in the title is a dead-giveaway; it won't have USB without a pre-amp... ;-)
There will be a little slider switch on the back panel which just needs flicking across to engage the pre-amp...it may be labelled as "phono/line' or 'EQ on/off' - something like that! Switch it to 'Line' or 'On' and then you should have decent volume through your Yamaha receiver if you want to at least see how it compares to the pre-amp you bought. Just remember to put the switch back to 'Phono' or 'Off' if you want to connect back-up to your DILVPOETRY (never heard of it!) phono box. The muffled muddy sound may be an issue with that box, or may be a capacitance miss-match with that AT cartridge used....it requires between 100-200mf (a very common magnetic cartridge range) to get the best sound from it... your phono box may be fixed at a higher setting?
Also, check to make sure the stylus (needle) is clean, and in good shape - if the diamond tip is damaged or even missing that 'can' dull the sound, but normally skips straight across the record!
Just give the turntable's internal pre/EQ a try first, and see how it goes... :-)
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Quick question, at around 6:56 I see there's no specific "phono" area to plug in a turntable as the Red and white plugs are in one of the "CD" terminals. Does this work with every receiver as long as the ground wire is attached? Keep up the awesome content!
My question is: Direct Drive vs Belt pros and cons
Direct drive usually gives more speed stability and of course no belt to replace. Also direct drive TT's normally have switched speed controls to change from 45 to 33. Belt drive usually offers less vibration from the motor and are simpler in design, therefore you can buy a really good belt drive TT for less than a drive drive model. But belts don't last forever and when old can stretch but are cheap to replace. however some belt drive TT's are fully manual and to change speed you have to lift the belt onto the larger spindle of the motor and in some cases remove the plater to achieve this. its swings and roundabouts really. Many direct drive TT's are superbly built and will last a lifetime. I have both a direct drive and a belt drive turntable and enjoy them both for their individual merits.
@lazycalm41 , Hi, I wanted to ask if belt driven TT's like my pro-ject are ''weak'' to play the 78 rpm records? I know I have to get the pulley kit and the new cartridge etc.
but is the 78 rpm pulley kit is bad for the 78 rpm designed pro-ject turntables? It might have a little pressure on the motor but I’d love to hear your answer
@@wasimn4222 I am afraid I have no idea. personally I wouldn't dream of playing 78's on a decent turntable at all!
@@lazycalm41 one of each is the answer
Just a response to the question about 78s. Broadly it should be ok. I've not tried the pulley kit on a Pro-ject turntable but once rotating, it won't need all that much more power than any other speed (the key difference will be the greater friction from the higher tracking weight 78s usually demand)
One word of caution though. Playing acoustic discs (typically pre war) through a modern phono stage might sound weird. That's because modern phono stages apply the RIAA eq curve which won't have been applied to acoustic recordings. If you have a graphic equalizer you can fix it. Also, a lot of pre war 78s may not have been recorded at 78 rpm so that will be fun for you.
If you're really serious about 78s, take a look at the Audio Technica lp120 as I believe it can do 78 but has pitch control (looking at this as a second turntable myself)
This video woulda helped me alot 3 months ago. I did sooo much research & still ended up with passive speakers (so no volume knob) & preamp had no spot 4 ground cable. Ended up returning both 4 Active Speakers w/built in preamp. Def worth extra 100$ to have pre amp built in.
3:10 bro I had this exact problem and figured it out eventually on my own, than 2-3 days later I get this. I lowkey fell in love with vynly my uncles x girlfriend bought me a audio technica lpx60 bt wich is basically a Bluetooth/ regulare speaker audio technica and I love it so much
It should be noted that the signal level is only part of the difference. The phono-level output still requires an RIAA equalization step built into the line output from a turntable or phono-in on a preamp or receiver.
The inverse is applied in mastering vinyl. This step was standardized to keep grooves narrow enough for bass sounds and squeeze more music on the disc.
I attached my phono GROUND wire over to a GND screw, but I still hear a buzzing noise. How would you be able to solve this problem? Many thanks!
This sound like a "ground loop" hum. If any of your audio components don't have their ac plug with one prong wider that the other, then try reversing one of them (turntable) to see if this solves the problem. Also, ALL of your audio components in one system need to be plugged a plug/s on the same breaker, if not, you'll again get a hum. Worst case, I believe there are some ground loop filters that you can buy to remedy this. Good luck!
Make sure you have'nt added too much length to the leads from the turntable to the amp. if you have, they can cause the hum. Does the amp hum just by itself or just with the turntable connected?
Chet Baker I attached my PHONO to another speaker (without an amp) and I reattached my amplifier while unplugging my PHONO. In both instances, the hum still persists.
Have you tried ditching the ground wire?
Will probably make matters worse but every now and again you get a setup where it improves things
Question for the Q&A
What is the best set up to go along with my Audio Technica LP-60. Something that can be used both for the turntable and for the TV.
Good advice. Also if the volume is low it may be due to a low output cartridge. Changing to a cartridge that pushes out 12M Volts or more will provide more volume.
Wow, 12 megavolts. Thats a lot.
@@richardsinger01 12 millivolts!
All very basic but Extremely important tips Nice work!
Thank you!! I was just researching "multiple preamp " use for turntables...you explained it perfectly 👌
Thanks again for steering me in the right direction. I am getting closer to making my decision on a turntable. Off to my Amp/Tuner and see what I have going on.
My current set-up has both active speakers and a receiver, and what I did was connect the active speakers to an audio pre-out jack from the back of my receiver so I could utilize both at the same time without harming my active speakers built-in amplifier :)
Thanks so much for this video but I am having issues with my audio technical Bluetooth player I did go ahead and just purchase the speakers that already have the amp inside of it with the volume and all the controls it does come with a remote control the Bluetooth speakers that I did buy and when I pair it with my audio technical vinyl record player the music keeps playing from the actual player while at the same time playing through the speakers so it’s like I’m hearing two voices at the same time I’m hearing it through the speakers and also from the actual record player and I just wanted to know did I do anything wrong is that normal or not do I have things plugged into the vinyl player that is notSupposed to be plugged in please let me know ASAP and thank you so much for this video I love your videos by the way
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🌬️ Thank you very much my friend, I appreciate your help on the humming situation because that really was a major problem for me. Now the sound is definitely loud and great! It's amazing how vinyl sounds when you have a great system to play it on.once again thanks 👍🏽💯
Funny, you used a picture of a Sony Receiver that I bought yesterday! Now I know I have good gear 😉
Hi there. I have a very old BRC turntable with speakers. It does also have a 5 pin female plug and outputs for the speakers with some very strange plugs but no RCA outputs. Do you think I can use the 5 pin to conect to vintage receiver with phono input? The 5 pin is output with a sign like stereo tape.
Good stuff, vinyl forever. Greetings from Houston.
Wow that was super helpful, thank you!
Would love for you do a video on cleaning and taking care of records.
Your turntable setup video helped me a lot
Thanks for all the info! This will help me so much when I eventually get an upgrade and brand new record player. Cheers!
My first record player was the audiotechnica 120 as well. In order to play my records straight out of the box I connected it to my laptop
hello my friend can you help me? I'm having problems with my vinyl playing record. the speaker keeps shifting back and forth at high volumes. the ground is correct. I replaced the cable with a new one. the right and left wires are correct. the device is far from the boxes. already reviewed the cables. I can't solve it. my setap devices are: amplifier pioneer elite a 20, and the vinyl record player is technics slq 2. voltage 120v.
You forgot that there can also be a switch for MM & MC Cartridges on the phono input of the amplifier 😉✌🏻
Very true! My pro-ject tube box DS2 also works with both MM and MC carts!
If you don't have a headphone amp, but have a USB soundcard with line in and headphone out with volume control it might have a pass through mode and work as a headphone amp pretty well when connected to a power-only USB socket, like a phone charger. Creative SoundblasterX G6 and Behringer U-PHONO do that. U-PHONO even has a phono preamp in it as well. I was considering getting the Behringer as a phono preamp (and maybe get a better one later) when I was considering either buying an old Technics without a preamp, or a new Audio Technica AT-LP120x with a preamp. The latter won because of easier shipping and it having a fresh cartridge with an elliptical stylus. Now I either listen to it through my speakers-only amplifier or through the SoundblasterX G6. It's a really nice soundcard, and I got it mostly to digitize records and cassettes so I can listen to them away from home. And it even works with Android if you have a Neutron music player app.
I have a question, when the needle must be changed ?
This question prob sounds ridiculous but how do I add passive speakers to my set up? I have a fluance rt85 & kanto active speaker with built in phono pre amp. I have some nice passive speakers but don't know how to hook em up? Do I need a ground cable connection for em?
You will need an integrated amp (with phono input) to use your passive speakers.
What is the best vinyl cleaning solution?
Isopropyl alcohol 👍
Soap and warm water will work fine too
Vacuum vinyl cleaners is the best obv, however they're extremely expensive
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Question: I bought a used, vintage folding record player. It has its own speakers but I wanted to add some better speakers to it. I looked in the back of the unit and noticed that it has no RCA connectors. No way to add any additional speakers. Is there a way to modify the unit so as to accommodate additional speakers? I don't know anything about electrical anything. lol. Thank you.
Have a tech add aux speaker jacks on back. Use speaker type jacks so no confusion! Z.K.
This is something that's confused me for some time since I got the record player I have, it doesn't have a ground wire, at all. Just the RCA cables, not even colored like usual, is there something that could be done still? It's a JVC L-A11. Has no preamp either, so I use a AV Receiver which has Phono in of course.
If the RCA cable isn't colour coded it will probably have L and R stamped on the plugs.
Regarding the ground wire, do you get a background hum? If not, don't worry. If so, it could be a lot more complicated to fix
@@TomGough Very slight, turning either cable sometimes negates it to pretty much nothing unless the volume knob is cranked all the way, then of course wouldn't hear it if one is playing. To be honest, no I'm not worried but, I've been thinking about it for so long and finally here, I found a chance to maybe find out, I didn't expect to get noticed since usually I'm not on any video haha.
So thank you for answering, nothing is wrong with it but this was just something I was curious about nothing more. With what my skill is in electronics, its far from enough I could do something anyway.
@@KITT171 I'm just browsing round for interesting questions 🤣
You'll pretty much always pick something up when you turn the volume all the way. Sounds like your set up is working for you and that is the ONLY thing that matters, no matter what anyone might tell you
@@TomGough Well I'm glad I helped with that haha. I try to say things worthwhile on videos if I can. Too right, even more since I got it an a ton of 45s, for nothing. Ex-DJ owned it, all that was offered to me, all I had to do was get a new belt and stylus, been using it since. Love the thing.
Due to your recommendations, I purchased a custom Uturn wood with the Grado head. Also got YOUR klipsch active speakers. Amazing combo thank you! Also just got the klipsch 12' sub to complete the set
Question: I replace all my paper sleeves with poly but... do I need to use poly inner sleeves with newer albums that come with combination poly inside/paper outside type sleeves?
Homebrew58 That’s up to personal choice.
I will say that you definitely need to replace your inner sleeves if they are just paper alone. Paper sleeves have the tendency to scuff your records. They also rip and tear easily, not to mention that they turn yellow over time. So why do many records, particularly older ones, still have paper sleeves? Simple: because they’re cheap, that’s why. Considering how many a record label would buy, they probably don’t even pay a penny a piece for them.
But then what about poly lined paper sleeves? This is definitely a step in the right direction. I haven’t heard anyone really complaining about them. But do remember that paper yellows over time. For this reason alone (and there are others), I would recommend purchasing rice paper sleeves that don’t yellow (certainly not as quickly) like plain paper sleeves.
So which ones? Many people like the MoFi sleeves. While these are good sleeves, you can get the Diskeeper standard sleeves from Sleeve City that are identical to the MoFi sleeves (but more sturdy IMHO) for about $2 less a package than the MoFi sleeves. I personally use the Diskeeper Ultimate sleeves. These are a little more expensive, but in my book they’re worth it if you’re serious about your vinyl collection.
So the choice is up to you! You can certainly keep your poly lined sleeves for now and then upgrade them when you’re ready.
I am still using a Bang and Olufsen RLX, WOM in a drawing, in 1983-4.
I still have my 700+ records(vinyl) as well.
I see many disc cleaning systems reviewed, but I used a DISC KIT (zero stat gun, record pad, stylus brush, fluids etc.
I got very good results...
Somewhere along the life line, it disappeared.
Even my separate carbon fiber duster shortcut is now missing. (I see you had one on the counter behind you in this vid)
I never see the DISC KIT come up for sale complete...
So am considering a new cleaning system for my over 50 old collection.
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Cochise - Audioslave
Now question:
I have a vintage setup received by my father, that include a Pioneer turntable with a new Sumiko Pearl Cartridge, Yamaha CA 710 Amplifier and 2 JBL. All the stuff is directly from the 70s and sounds amazing. But I would like to improve it and I was wondering to buy a pair of Yamaha HS8 and I don't understand if it is possible to plug in the new monitor speakers to my vintage setup.
Thanks in advice, best channel for vinyl lovers
Thank you thank you thank you
I was really frustrated as my turntable was giving howls and mega feedback until you told me to change the switch on the back and bingo , plays perfectly
Thank you
I’m from Brasil and what is the best way to clean up yor vinyl and stylus for an good price?
Q&A: How can I connect my Technics 1200mk7R (doesn't have a built-in preamp) to powered loudspeakers? What type of phono preamp do I need? Not for DJ, I want my setup to listen to music in my garage/studio. Thank you for all your videos, very helpful!
I had recently bought Polk audio s20 with a Sony strdh190 receiver and thought I had it all wrong because I plugged my audio technica 120 into the phono and the sound was very staticky and awful so I got really disappointed but I screwed around and plugged it into line 1 and it worked perfectly. Huge upgrade from the little plug in speakers I had my turntable plugged into for years. The sound is amazing
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Does vinyl moon do anything for those in the Uk? Also awesome video, its reassuring that i know what im doing right
Where on the turntable do you connect the ground wire?
There should be a metal post on the back of the turntable that has that same ground symbol as the receiver, connect one end of the ground cable there, and the other end goes to the ground post on the receiver 😊
I like your tutorials very much. Well done 👍!
hey Jarett, do you wash new LPs before playing them?
When I bought my audio Technica lp60x I had the line output on and because my stereo receiver (the Kenwood KR 595) had a built-in phono preamp I nearly blew out my speakers it was so loud, let's just say whenever I buy a turntable with a built-in preamp I will never make that mistake again.
Great Vid XD just wanted to add in, especially older Turntables the preamp switch is commonly under the platter instead of on the back
Hey, great video, you have any tips for removing static from vinyl records?, thank you.
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Thanks for the video. I have my turntable hooked up to the phono inout on my AVR. Volume is low. Is it best to flip turntable preamp off and connect it to a different inout on the AVR. CD, etc.? Thanks for any replies!
Did you ever play with or come across one of the Fisher Price record players as a kid?
Yes and it had 45s that were yellow. One was "How much is that doggy in the window" That was 65 years ago! That's my song of the day. Z.K.
Have you made a video on needles? I’m curious about which one to buy??
I own a new Pioneer DJ500 turntable. Using it now to archive digitally. What about running to the pc using usb or audio cables? Sound quality diff? Grounding? Pc is a preamp?
It most likely has a USB hook up...thats a sign of a built -in preamp
Great video my friend!!! One question I have a jvc jl-a20 back from '78... No preamp buildin... I want to hook it with my crystal audio casb240, a sound bar 2.1 system that has an amplifier... Do i need preamp between them??? Or I can hook the rca from turntable to the soundbar with the aux adapter???
Excellent videos thank you for making things easier!
great video, thanks, I have the following question: my turntable is pre amp (in comes with the ground wire), but I need to connect it to my soundbar that does not have the ground line, what I should do?, because it does not come with the option to change it to Line
or Phono, so juat connecting the RCA volune is very very low
Could you explain what to look for when buying passive speakers so that they sound good with your amp? Thanks!
Thank you for this video. If I understand correctly, I can connect my turntable, (Which does not have a pre-amp) to a tube pre-amp and then to a "line in", (CD etc) on my receiver because it does have a phono pre-amp and I don't want to use that input?
I have the Audio Technica 120XP bronze and the Klipsch 41-pm but for the life of me i have no idea which wires to into what, the yellow wires with the red wires are easy but one of the speakers has a black and red port and i have no idea what to do with it ive never dealt with cutting wires so im confused on what to do to put those cut wires into the black and red.
I'm going from my turntable to an external phono preamp into the CD input of my stereo preamp and then to the poweramp and speakers. Am I adding an extra step by going through the stereo preamp? I don't know if there's a better way. Obviously I need to control the volume somehow. Thanks.
My turntable audio technica lp60x does not have a ground wire connector. Will it make sense to get a preamp?
I bought a vintage Marantz model 23, and I didn't notice it only had 2 sets of rca jacks. One says Output, and the other says Tape Out. The selector knob has the options for radio, tape, and phono aux. How do I connect a turntable to it? The turntable does have the option for phone and line. I currently have the turntable attached to a Fosi audio mini amp, but I would love to have it sitting on top of the voltage receiver.
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Hi us that a sony amplifier in the video as i am thinking of getting one . If it us will it work with a turntable with no ground wire? Excellent friendly video.😊
So... I just ordered active speakers and I am afraid my power outlet is not positioned in a good spot to be near the "R" speaker (which I should plug to the power outlet), but it is to the "L" speaker... my question is, can I switch the red and white rca cables so left is right and vice-versa? If so, that would solve this potential problem...
What about only having a turntable with amp? I got the LP60XBT as a gift, and was planning on using it with a Samsung soundbar QT60, will this be ok? I don't have a receiver or anything was also considering the Bluetooth route.
So any advantage to hooking up an external preamp to the TT and plugging into….where even though the receiver has a phono line in?
I have a lenco L-30 turntable with a built in preamp and there is no switch to switch between phono and line. my receiver is an old Sony one with 8 channels, the phono channel is unused currently due to the dual pre-amp issue. Is there a way to disable a preamp internally or is there such a thing as a pre-suppressor (something to counteract the preamp between the turntable output and the receiver input?
A receiver can work with active speakers IF you use something to reduce the signal from speaker level to line level. personally I'm using a 16 channel DI which has a -30 DB pad option. that way i can use my receiver to up-mix audio while using my HS8 monitors. my setup has the phono preamp going into an active DI which then send the balanced audio down ~100ft of cat5e to the A/V closet which then goes into computers audio interface to play/record.
Super helpful! What do I do if my turntable doesn't have a ground wire? My turn table doesn't have a built in pre amp.
Hello. Thank you for this informative video. I just bought a pair of active computer speakers the HIVI SWANS 1080 IV. They are phenomenal. But I also have my favorite records from the studio 54 era. I have bought a pre amp to connect the turntable to my Bose system. But it does not sound goo. I heard the DAC is what I need. Can I connect my speakers and the turntable to a DAC? Any suggestions? which one? to buy.
Shot in the dark here. Fluance RT80/81, harman/kardon AVR20ii receiver, and passive speakers. I’ve tried different inputs and either amp but it is still not loud enough and only the left speaker is sounding. (Phono receiver + phono bypass on Fluance player, speakers wired appropriately) only other thing I can assume is causing these issues might be the old 16 gauge wiring. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers.
You could use powered speakers with a receiver if the receiver has pre outs
Hey Jarrett! I am listening on an Audio Technica LP-120-USB. Received a bunch of mono 45s. How do I find/differentiate stereo vs. mono needle cartridges?
What if I have a mixer with a built in preamp but the line inputs are 1/4", not phono? Thanks to you I know now what to do with TT ground wire with mixer without ground post, but would I have to get a cable which has female phono on one end and 1/4" balanced male on other end?
@Vinyl Eyezz What if my turnable doesn't have a ground wire output?
How would you would you connect your turntable that has a built in pre amp to speakers? Do you need to buy a receiver and some speakers or do you also need an amplifier
Question. If you have a turntable with built in preamp and built in speakers can you use active speakers instead of the built in ones?