Will the receiver mate old and new world components? I'm mostly old school but also have newer technology. Currently, I have the following in my music and theatre set up.- Old, dying stereo receiver the RCA jacks only- Turntable with preamplifier- CD player (actually a DVD player, but I use it just for music)- VHS VCR- Blu-ray DVD- HDTVI'd like to be able to connect all these components and still use the receiver to listen to radio. Will this unit allow me to do this? My current set-up does not link the music system to the theatre system (Blu-ray, VCR, TV). I listen to the TV only through the built-in TV speakers, but I'd like to be able to upgrade the audio system by connecting the TV components with the stereo. If this receiver won't do this, are there others that do? Thanks. Will the receiver mate old and new world components? I'm mostly old school but also have newer technology. Currently, I have the following in my music and theatre set up.- Old,... » Read More Will the receiver mate old and new world components? I'm mostly old school but also have newer technology. Currently, I have the following in my music and theatre set up.- Old, dying stereo receiver the RCA jacks only- Turntable with preamplifier- CD player (actually a DVD player, but I use it just for music)- VHS VCR- Blu-ray DVD- HDTVI'd like to be able to connect all these components and still use the receiver to listen to radio. Will this unit allow me to do this? My current set-up does not link the music system to the theatre system (Blu-ray, VCR, TV). I listen to the TV only through the built-in TV speakers, but I'd like to be able to upgrade the audio system by connecting the TV components with the stereo. If this receiver won't do this, are there others that do? Thanks. « Show Less
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The receiver does have a tuner for the radio, you can look at the pics of the front and back to see what it actually hooks up to, I'm guessing all will work but maybe the turntable.
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The manual is available for download from the Onkyo site. DL that and it will detail what the numerous inputs (and outputs) will do. An older model (by about two years) I have will accept turntable, for which it needs preamplifier, depending on cartridge. But it may not take both turntable and CD player. But the latter isn't a problem if you use a DVD player to play CDs. And, as it is a "receiver," it has an AM-Fm radio tuner integrated.
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I have a Onkyo DX-C380 CD Changer; is this receiver compatible with my CD Changer? I noticed you said to use a DVD player to play CDs. I was thinking of purchasing this receiver.
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I assume your older system is like mine and only has old school analog red and white audio in cable ports? If so it works just as described. It takes that optical digital signal and converts to analog output. I use it and sound quality is pretty darn good.
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It should pair pretty much with any receiver. A vintage piece with a 'Phono' device input will most likely *not* need a phono preamp unit -- which will be necessary for recent receivers.
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Hi, Tyler. I am not sure about the newer records. Ours are mostly from the 60s and they do quite well. I would think the newer ones would be OK depending on what the recommendations from the manufacturer say. If you know someone who has this entertainment system, you might try it first before you decide to purchase one for yourself. Probably not much help for you but I haven't even seen any new records yet. I may try it if I can find a new record somewhere that isn't too expensive.
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Did you find a solution? I'm facing the same dilemma now. Have the turntable, trying to figure out what I need to buy to go with it and am a novice at this. Besides speakers, do you need the stereo receiver or anything else?
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Yes! As long as you have plug inputs available, you can install Connect just like you would a new CD player or tuner. It's just like adding another stereo component. You won't need different speakers or any other electronics. Your system will just process the Connect signal as it does for your other inputs. It's a very high quality signal, too, and you'll like the sound.
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I am interested in buying the Sony STR-DG910. There is so much confusion on all these posts regarding the ability to display/upconvert/upscale analog video from say a VCR or DVD player through the HDMI port. Here is what I have:7 Klipsch speakers and 1 Klipsch sub, 1 Sony Bluray Player BDP-S300, 1 Sony 1080i Tube TV and one old JVC VCR player with RCA audio and video in/out. Both the Bluray and the TV are true HDMI. Is it really correct that the STR-DG910 is capable of playing video from the VCR (RCA connectors)through the HDMI cable to the TV?
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Thanks for your question. You always have the option to go into the TV's audio menu and enable the TV's speakers and not play the speakers connected to the receiver. This is a fantastic sounding receiver. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Yamaha dealer.
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I have a dvd vcr player combo and it only had the standard rca connections. I hooked it up and it worked great. Even with a hdmi coupler between hdmi cables. I switched between the 720 and 1080 settings but couldn't tell a big difference but they both worked. It's definitely worth a shot.
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Looking at the connectors on the back, I don't see a "Phono" jack. You'll need to get a pre-amp (they're not expensive) to hook your turntable to, then the preamp output to the receiver. (My current Pioneer, which I got a couple of years ago, doesn't have phono inputs so that's what I had to do. NBD, really.) FWIW, I jumped on this deal because of the versatility of the connectors. I have a ceiling-mounted projector that is component input only, so this will allow me to have HDMI blu-ray into the receiver, and component outputs to the projector.
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Not really. It lacks a phono input, which is specialized in that it can take a less powerful signal. You can get a phono preamp for $20 or less, which then could be plugged into any of the RCA inputs (the unit doesn't have too many, so if you also have a CD player and another analog in, you'll be better off with another model). Receivers with phono inputs are becoming rare, as eliminating it saves a bit on the bill of materials and creates an upsell opportunity for the higher end models with them.
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you should check how each component needs for tv and to stereo receiver. hdmi now will send sound to tv so you can eliminate red, white and yellow cables. DVD should have hdmi, component, supervhs, or video connection. listed in order of best reception. Most of your "stuff" should still go through your stereo if you have it. For best advise, get a neighbor that's smart to check it out. That's what my neighbors do. No neighbors,be more specific in your equipment for best advice.
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Basically any receiver/amp will work with this unit as long as the inputs are RCA jacks and that's pretty much all of them. Here's how it breaks down. All turntables require a pre-amp before the signal goes to the main amplifier. Most modern receivers do not have a dedicated slot for turntables any longer. So most turntables include the pre-amp built in. The switch for the pre-amp is on the back of the Audio Technica. * So if your receiver has a setting for "Phonograph", "Phono" or "Turntable" you're good to go. Just switch the pre-amp Off on the back of the turntable. * If your receiver doesn't have a setting for "Phonograph", or one of the a fore mentioned, then turn the switch On. That's it. Simple. Just be aware that should you buy a receiver without a "Phonograph" input you will loose the slot for whatever peripheral should go there. In my case I use an Onkyo CR-315 Shelf Unit. I plug my Audio Tecnica into the "Dock" slot. This is to be used with a special docking device that allows you to plug in an iPod. I know longer have this device, so no harm no fowl. If however I did have this device and needed to use it, I would constantly be switching between these two devices on my receiver. So just make sure you have enough inputs to avoid this potential hassle. Really, the only thing you need to look for on a receiver is to make sure it excepts inputs through RCA jacks and again, that's pretty much the standard. As to brand, that's up to you as far as your needs and budget.
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Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver is not compatible with turntables of any type, if you want to use use your turntable you need a pre-amplifier to connect your turntable and then the output of the preamplifier to the Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver. The Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver inputs consist of 3 RCA connections. This will allow you to connect such devices as a CD Player, DVD Player audio, or cassette deck. An additional iPod / MP3 connection is also included via cable. Connect your iPhone or iPod by using the MP3 input and play your songs through this system, non of this input are for low signals from a turntable. Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver is not compatible with turntables of any type, if you want to use use your turntable you need a pre-amplifier to connect your turntable and then the output of the preamplifier to the Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver. The Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver inputs consist of 3 RCA connections. This will allow you to connect such devices as a CD Player, DVD Player audio, or cassette deck. An additional iPod / MP3 connection is also included via cable. Connect your iPhone or iPod by using the MP3 input and play your songs through this system, non of this input are for low... » Read More Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver is not compatible with turntables of any type, if you want to use use your turntable you need a pre-amplifier to connect your turntable and then the output of the preamplifier to the Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver. The Technical Pro RXB113 Receiver inputs consist of 3 RCA connections. This will allow you to connect such devices as a CD Player, DVD Player audio, or cassette deck. An additional iPod / MP3 connection is also included via cable. Connect your iPhone or iPod by using the MP3 input and play your songs through this system, non of this input are for low signals from a turntable. « Show Less
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Thanks for your question. Search High Resolution music files and you will find many sites to purchase and download music files such as HDTracks. This is a fantastic sounding receiver. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Astell & Kern dealer.
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Hi Coffee Drinker. I'm happy to try to help, though I only drink tea. This turntable must be attached to a receiver (or integrated amplifier, or amplifier + preamp) which has a phono stage. The connectors look the same, but a phono stage must have a much stronger amplifier than, say, a CD player, because a phonograph puts out a much lower signal. If your receiver (or other setup) does not have a phono stage, as many new ones don't (because few people use records any more), then you must get an external phono stage. So, assuming you have a receiver with a phono stage, here's the setup: you plug the 2-wire cable which comes hard-wired into the TT into the phono input of your receiver (left and right, as this is a stereo TT); then of course the receiver is attached to your speakers. If you don't have a phono stage, then you must get an external one to which you attach your TT cable; and then the phono stage is connected to any of the line stages such as the one for a CD player (they're all the same) in the receiver and then the signal plays through your receiver and out to the speakers. Hope this helps.
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Yes, it does support both component and composite connections, but requires further explanation. I feed the Bose DVD component output through the switch with perfect resolution, a very old VCR connected via composite cables with decent color and poor resolution - reasonable since the VCR is low resolution and the 60" TV is 1080, and two Cband receivers via composite which have not been tested because of an LNB problem. So, yes it works, but performance rests on the quality of the input. The TV can be switched to a lower resolution, but I have not tried that since I am satisfied with it as is. Yes, it does support both component and composite connections, but requires further explanation. I feed the Bose DVD component output through the switch with perfect resolution, a very old VCR connected via composite cables with decent color and poor resolution - reasonable since the VCR is low resolution and the 60" TV is 1080, and two Cband receivers via composite which have not been tested because of an LNB problem. So, yes it works, but performance rests on the quality of the input. The TV can be switched to a lower resolution, but I have not tried that since I am satisfied with it... » Read More Yes, it does support both component and composite connections, but requires further explanation. I feed the Bose DVD component output through the switch with perfect resolution, a very old VCR connected via composite cables with decent color and poor resolution - reasonable since the VCR is low resolution and the 60" TV is 1080, and two Cband receivers via composite which have not been tested because of an LNB problem. So, yes it works, but performance rests on the quality of the input. The TV can be switched to a lower resolution, but I have not tried that since I am satisfied with it as is. « Show Less