if i already have an onkyo reciever with phone rca inputs, would this pre-amp help boost or be a no-no since i already have a powered amp?
873436
If the signal to your Onkyo amp is very weak, like some older turntable/cartridge combinations, the pre amp will prevent having to drive the amp at high levels to get acceptable volume.
873437
This Pre-amp works real well at boosting weak signals. And it is very adjustable. As long as amp doesn't have built in pre-amps on the inputs, It will work great without distortion.
873438
I use it with a bluetooth adapter on an Onkyo Amp that did not have bluetooth - it works great at increasing the volume so I would assume it would work as well with the record player
873439
The TC-780LC CANNOT be placed between a turntable and a phono input; it is for line level signals, not phono level. Replacing your MM cartridge with a louder one or using an external phono preamp with more gain than the Onkyo's built-in one (e.g. our TC-770LC, available on Amazon) are both possible approaches. Note that the TC-770LC connects only to a line level input (AUX, CD etc), NOT to the Onkyo's phono input.
873440
I'm sorry, but I'm unsure if you meant "phone" or "phono."Phono red/white RCA inputs are for phonograph turntables, which have very small outputs. The phono input has a built-in phono preamp that boosts that little signal from the turntable quite a bit so that the main preamp in your receiver can handle it like your other RCA inputs for TAPE, CD, etc. If, however, you were correct when you wrote "phone rca inputs", then I don't know. Please check your Onkyo to see. It sounds like you have a pretty nice receiver, so you probably don't need any boost for a turntable. Absent better info, I will simply write that the TCC TC-780LC will boost any audio (not digital) signal up to 35 db. I'm sorry, but I'm unsure if you meant "phone" or "phono."Phono red/white RCA inputs are for phonograph turntables, which have very small outputs. The phono input has a built-in phono preamp that boosts that little signal from the turntable quite a bit so that the main preamp in your receiver can handle it like your other RCA inputs for TAPE, CD, etc. If, however, you were correct when you wrote "phone rca inputs", then I don't know. Please check your Onkyo to see. It sounds like you have a pretty nice receiver, so you probably don't need any boost for a... » Read More I'm sorry, but I'm unsure if you meant "phone" or "phono."Phono red/white RCA inputs are for phonograph turntables, which have very small outputs. The phono input has a built-in phono preamp that boosts that little signal from the turntable quite a bit so that the main preamp in your receiver can handle it like your other RCA inputs for TAPE, CD, etc. If, however, you were correct when you wrote "phone rca inputs", then I don't know. Please check your Onkyo to see. It sounds like you have a pretty nice receiver, so you probably don't need any boost for a turntable. Absent better info, I will simply write that the TCC TC-780LC will boost any audio (not digital) signal up to 35 db. « Show Less
974321
No unless you buy a separate preamp. I don't know any new receivers that do.
2038245
I don't think you can. I did hook up a non-powered subwoofer with an old amp but was never really happy with the sound. This Onkyo receiver has very poor bass response in my opinion. Sorry I am no help.
828517
Yes that could work if the pre-amp is bringing the signal up to line-level. The Behringer Shark should also work for this and gives a few extra features.
1074889
i actually use another rca line input and use the pre amp from my turntable with an in line booster (between turntable and 5000) and it works much better than the phono input on the 5000. i was getting a humming noise using phono input. your setup might be different though. either way my vinyl sounds awesome now!
1640990
I don't believe this would be a good thing to try. You could damage your amp/receiver with the higher output of this pre-amplifier. I myself would not attempt this. Your money would be better spent on a new cartridge with a higher millivolt output rating.
1858550
Yes you are right gain not pre amp set to about about 2/3 and RVC. Plus your MP3 player or phone to max
624620
The model or strength doesn't necessarily mean a pre amp. Just make sure that when you buy one of these antennas that along with the coaxial connection that it has a power connection (usually USB) for your TV. This secondary connection will power the antenna.
1292917
Inputs and outputs are strictly speaker wire connections. And it is not an amplifier, so it would not boost the power of a phone or mp3 player.
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You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the reviewers made some recommendations of receivers like that in the same price range as the Sony. You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the... » Read More You would need a phono pre-amp to boost the phono output signal to a level that would work with one of the receiver's audio inputs (e.g., tape or CD). Pyle makes one for about $15 and it is sold by Amazon. Some models cost many times that. I don't use one, so I'm not in a position to make specific recommendation, but some of the other reviewers make recommendations. If you are looking for a new receiver and want to play records on an old-fashioned turntable, I would suggest keeping things simple by looking for a receiver that is advertised as having a phono input. I recall one of the reviewers made some recommendations of receivers like that in the same price range as the Sony. « Show Less
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I'm no expert but you'll probably need a pre-amp if your receiver doesnt have a phono input and or was built in the two decades. If you dont have a pre-amp then your record will be fine but you wont be able to hear it and you may damage your receiver. It would be great if you can find someone to loan you one just to test it.
535670
I would be leery of the compatibility. It should work fine with the aux input. I have had no real support from Onkyo on this device, I used an I Phone 4 s on my TX-SR507. Having said that I was worried it wouldn't work with the newer I Phones. If your receiver has the universal doc. tho. I seen no reason why it shouldn't work with the earlier I devices.
1900658
Yes, its boost the signal from the turntable to the receiver. I had the same issue, and this solved it.
1102154
I would say it should be fine as long as the 150 watts is not the peak power, but invest in an external equalizer and use together. If you experience a lot "cut offs" or receiver resets, return it and get something either beefier or a brand that pushes more efficient power like Onkyo.
833701
The pre amp output also has pre amp input, so the signal goes out but has to come back into the amp. Its good for effects or even equalization. But it does have speaker output 1
848385
No. This is a poor pre-amp gain is not enough to drive the amplifiers I have. Lots of noise. Would not recommend.
1937018
I am sorry, I do not understand the question....inputs to inputs???? it should be a non-powered output from the onkyo to an input of the EQ. I do not understand what you are trying to accomplish here.....sorry.