Do I need a phono pre-amp as well? I'm running a Technics SL-1200 through this (haven't received it yet, trying to get everything set up) to a pair of Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers. Do I need a phono pre-amp too? My old turntable had a pre-amp, so I'm assuming I do. Trying to figure out what to do with the ground wire as well. Do I need a phono pre-amp as well? I'm running a Technics SL-1200 through this (haven't received it yet, trying to get everything set up) to a pair of Andrew Jones Pioneer... » Read More Do I need a phono pre-amp as well? I'm running a Technics SL-1200 through this (haven't received it yet, trying to get everything set up) to a pair of Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers. Do I need a phono pre-amp too? My old turntable had a pre-amp, so I'm assuming I do. Trying to figure out what to do with the ground wire as well. « Show Less
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i looked at the back of the tx-8255 online. i can see it has a ground connection and phono rca connections. i returned this item due to bad tuner reception and other issues.
63015
The Onkyo TX-8255 has a built-in pre-amp for a dynamic pick-up and should not require an external pre-amp. The phono input is clearly marked and is grounded through the shield in the out put cables from the phono. An external ground is not required unless the phono output cables are compromised.
1471897
No you don't need a phono pre-amp. Just connect your turntable pickup direct to the TX-8255 phono input, it comes with the RIAA equalizer built in. That's the beauty of this receiver, it will give your old LP's new life... The ground wire in your turntable is to be connected to the ground nut on the back of the 8255 to reduce hum noise picked up by the stylus magnets from the motor and surroundings.
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No you don't need a phono pre-amp. Just connect your turntable pickup direct to the TX-8255 phono input, it comes with the RIAA equalizer built in. That's the beauty of this receiver, it will give your old LP's new life...
1464116
You shouldn't need a separate preamp since most modern turntables already have preamps built in. So if you want to buy one just in case, do so but it shouldn't be needed.
2238363
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
658310
Hi, no, you still need an amplified or mini system with phono sockets. Most mini or midi hifis dont enable you to use a recordplayer without a pre amp but you can with this
1204002
You will at least need a receiver that is equipped with an input for a turntable. Many newer home theater receivers don't include a pre-amp stage. And if you happen to use an audiophile-grade low-output moving coil cartridge, you might even need a pre-pre-amp. Most folks use the moving magnet cartridge that comes with the table (it's decent), so a pre-amp alone with a headphone jack will give you the "line level" output you'll need to drive headphones.
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No, you do not need a preamp. There is a dedicated phono input. I took a snapshot of the page from the manual, but can't attach it here. You can download the PDF manual at onkyo's site and look at page En-18. :-)
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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!
1090983
Dear customer, you need to add another phono pre-amp if you connect to a turntable
1018786
No, you don't need a separate preamp for this amplifier. It has built in preamp already. For vintage amplifier they added tone control like bass, mid-bass, treble. But the modern tube amplifier is set up from low to high frequency of tone through modern circuit using high quality capacitors, resistors etc. Just use good quality of speakers at least 90 db and higher wattage.
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The Marantz TT42P is a nice piece of equipment. It works well. I found almost no staticwhen playing old Vinyl records. If your amplifier has phono input that means you cannot use a turntable with a preamp. You have to buy a turntable without a preamp!
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No, you don't. A turntable preamp will amplify a signal from phono level to line level, so you need either a phono input on your system (which you have) or a preamp between your turntable and a line level input.
1977045
Your speaker wires still go to the receiver...The pre-amp is only for your turntable...
2051721
If you are looking for a new receiver and a new turntable, another solution is to buy a turntable with a built-in pre-amp and then the Sony receiver would work. But for an older turntable, you'll need a pre-amp.
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Dear customer, pre-amp is not necessary since it is an integrated amp. but you need to add a phono preamp to play turntable.
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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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You should not need a pre-amp if you have a PHONO input on your receiver. That input is usually amped to RIAA specs and will play your signal from your magnetic cartridge. If you find that the sound output from your turntable is very low, you will need a pre-amp. If your turntable has one built-in, turn it on. Otherwise just buy a stand alone pre-amp and hook your turntable into it and then the pre-amp into your receiver.
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I have recently purchased a new receiver and found that higher priced ones will have a phono input. There are preamps that can used - reviews of the lower priced ones left me skeptical about quality and frequency response, so I decided to spend the money on the receiver. (Denon 3313)