Does this item in any way reduce the listening volume from what it would be if using a digital device in the input? For example, in the Yamaha amp I use, when switching from CD player to Phono, there is a listening volume drop of about 15-20%. I was hoping to rectify this by using this in a digital input with my turntable instead of the phono input. Does this item in any way reduce the listening volume from what it would be if using a digital device in the input? For example, in the Yamaha amp I use, when switching from CD player to Phono,... » Read More Does this item in any way reduce the listening volume from what it would be if using a digital device in the input? For example, in the Yamaha amp I use, when switching from CD player to Phono, there is a listening volume drop of about 15-20%. I was hoping to rectify this by using this in a digital input with my turntable instead of the phono input. « Show Less
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No you would not be able to use the digital inputs. Turntables need to use the phono stage as it amplifies the signal from the cartridge and applies the RIAA equalization curve. There will be volume differences since each phono cartridge has different outputs levels. I hear very little volume drop but I have a higher output cartridge on my turntable. Make sure you using the proper phono cartridge settings ie (MM) for Moving Magnet or (MC) Moving Coil, that will also make a difference in volume.
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It should not lower the sound and should amplify it, this device is for turntables I believe and you should check with yamaha and ask why their phono input lowers sound output, etc.
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I don't hear any drop. Mine is connected to a Boulder pre amp. Hope that helps.
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All phono preamps will drop the volume a little bit because of the gain, don't let that make your decision for you on which preamp to buy let the ultimate sound from the amp make the decision for you a little volume drop is no big deal
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Mine does not work without being pulled into the device as well. Also, the volume is so low I don't even use it, and trust me I don't like things really loud. I just need enough volume to play in a classroom. I feel a bit like I got stuck on this one. However, it is not worth the cost of returning it. Sorry I can't be of more help. Julie N.
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No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain setting is pretty meaningless anyway. No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain... » Read More No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain setting is pretty meaningless anyway. « Show Less
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On my device the volume both decreases and increases. It can be tricky because if you don't hold it down it will change the song if your listening to music through it. If yours does not increase, but it will decrease, I would venture to say that yours may not be working properly. You may want to consider returning it.
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Does the CD tray respond? Does it open when it is supposed to? If you move the tone arm off it's rest post does the turntable begin to turn? If so the unit is powered up. Is the source selection knob not working? I hope you have better luck than I did with the unit I bought, I was profoundly disappointed with mine. The 2-watts per channel audio output was a huge disappointment. You won't get any "thumping" bass our of this unit. It doesn't distort, but has the sound of a 50's vintage table radio.Good Luck
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Thank you for clearing up my question about the phono input hookup. I appreciate your taking the time. I'll go into a higher equipped model which will solve the problem.Dana M. KottCathedral City, CA
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No, it doesn't affect output volume, it changes only volume of signal, that you hear in your headphones. That's the point of this device)
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Hi Gary,As I didn't use this feature I can only repeat what I see from the user guide that comes with the unit as follows."Recording to disc from the RIAA Phono Inputs" (So I think the anwser is YES)Note: Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings, the use of the following features is not recommended in the phono recording mode even though they are available: trigger level, sync recording and automatic track division.It is also possible to perfom manual recording to disk from the RIAA Phono input source. Hope this helps. I think it is an excellent device.Maria Hi Gary,As I didn't use this feature I can only repeat what I see from the user guide that comes with the unit as follows."Recording to disc from the RIAA Phono Inputs" (So I think the anwser is YES)Note: Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings, the use of the following features is not recommended in the phono recording mode even though they are available: trigger level, sync recording and automatic track division.It is also possible to perfom manual recording to disk from the RIAA Phono input... » Read More Hi Gary,As I didn't use this feature I can only repeat what I see from the user guide that comes with the unit as follows."Recording to disc from the RIAA Phono Inputs" (So I think the anwser is YES)Note: Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings, the use of the following features is not recommended in the phono recording mode even though they are available: trigger level, sync recording and automatic track division.It is also possible to perfom manual recording to disk from the RIAA Phono input source. Hope this helps. I think it is an excellent device.Maria « Show Less
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No problem. I use in a one-channel antique jukebox for the phono input. Very few of the modern ones have a phono input anymore and they need a pre-amp. This is a road-warrior amp, and I have used several of them for different projects over the years. One takes the output from my surround sound unit and powers speaker pairs all over the house. Another goo feature is that the off-on switch stays in the position you leave it and can be used in a switched power outlet of a master amp or anything else you want it to respond to. I keep coming back to this amp and have been very happy with them...especially the price and availability.
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I highly doubt the phono input will work. The phono inputs are spec'd for turntables which require completely different electrical specs than all the other inputs like tuner, tape, and auxiliary. In other words, the phono inputs will only work with turntables (phonographs).
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Hi, John.It really does amplify the audio from "Stereo In." It can also decrease the volume if the "Stereo In" volume is pretty hot. The one thing I wouldn't do is attempt to plug in both a 1/4" and a mini-headphones cord into the same amp output channel. This messes with the signal characteristics and may affect how the audio is amplified. Instead, use one jack per output channel. HIH!
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The Gemini Doctor himself says that you need a CD player as an audio source.... what is this world coming to? You're actually going to need a full blown record player as a source, as digital is for losers. Digital isn't really for losers, it just seems like there's no reason to get an analog amp if you're going to use a digital source. Generally analog people don't like their signal being converted back and forth and losing some of that sweet, sweet warmth to the digital mittleman. Sure you could use a .flac recording that's "lossless" but is it really? I'd rather not find out and spin the black circle when I want a really rich music listening experience and leave that .mp3 malarky for when I'm on the go. From here on out you won't find me without my record player in my place of residence. Anyway, you're going to need 1) a record player 2) records to play on that record player 3) speakers or headphones 4) this device or something that accomplishes the same task
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On the TT42P, which has preamp, you ignore the ground wire (I have no idea why that's there if you can't disconnect or turn off built-in preamp) and hook it up via any standard input (aux, cd, etc.), but do NOT use phono input with ground wire. This would damage the amplifier. What could confuse people is the presence of a ground wire, which has no use at all because of built-in preamp. To answer your question more simply, it is not grounded. Hook it up like you would a CD player, but do NOT use phono input.
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I think its a bad ad. There isnt any phono input on the back and when you look at Denon's site, it says the same, but under connectivity, it says it does not have a input. Looks like the AVR-3312CI has Phono Input.
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I assume that you are using a standard LP record player. Most amps today do not handle conventional phonos, however, an inexpensive pre-amp between the player and any amp will take care of this.
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Regarding hooking this up to the turntable - This DAC accepts digital inputs by way of optical cable or coaxial cable. As long as phono preamp outputs digital signals, this DAC can take the input. Regarding listening - you need to have an amplifier or receiver. :)
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This is a dual digital to analog converter which also functions as a marginal headphone amp for low quality headphones. This unit would not have sufficient output to drive speakers. Why take an analog source, vinyl, run it through a phono preamp to boost signal, through a DA converter to output to??????????