Do I need an amp with these speakers and a turntable?
1969648
The problem with a turntable and powered speakers is that turntables do not output the line-level signal you need. There are small pre-amps designed for record players that bring the very low signal up to line-level - that is what you need. You could also get an older, vintage full function pre-amp that does all sorts of switching too - they are much larger and more expensive, but if you want to use multiple inputs they are well worth the extra cost. Follow this link for the pre-amps you are looking for:
2243071
No. You'd need an external preamp if your receiver (or whatever device receiving the turntable output) doesn't have an internal preamp.
121316
Older turntables will need a phono preamp. They can be had for under $25 here on Amazon. Some new turntables like the Audio Technica turntables like the AT-LP120 have a built-in preamp and would not require one.
181608
As long as it has line level inputs, you should be able to use a turntable. Since these inputs are not labeled 'phono' you will need a pre-amplifier for your turntable if it does not have one built-in.
855927
each speaker his its own amp i believe so each speaker his its own power chord to plug in to outlet.. the speakers have 3 options for connection... as long as your turn table has any one of those types of connections. you should be fine with out getting a preamp.. as long as you have a volume control on the turntables you probably wouldn't need a receiver..
2113578
You do not need an amp with these speakers. Any P.A. speakers that are labeled "Powered" or "Active" have an amp built in. I recently purchased a set of these and I am extremely happy with them. The do great for cocktail music, speeches, or for music in a small setting.
1016929
You will need a receiver to drive speakers. The turntable will work with any receiver.
1654253
In my opinion you do not need an amp for these speakers. I think most of these speakers are supposed to be for a radio output of 50 watts per speakers so that match the typical radio. But, I will have to let you know that I do not really like these speakers for my car. I finally realized that my original speakers in my car had no tweeters; therefore, when I replaced them with tweeter it sounded to high pitch and not enough base. I bought some speakers at "speaker city" in burbank, which have given me the best sound, and they only cost $25 each. Good luck
1652926
No, you will still need a phono preamp. If your turntable has an amp built in, then sure.
347361
No an amp isn't necessary. But without one you won't be as satisfied. I really like these speakers but after i have them the power they craved I feel in love. Plus they look amazing!
1360233
With this turntable you could have almost any kind of setup. It has a built in pre-amp. Meaning you could use this on a bookshelf system if thats what you have. I myself have a mid 90's Technics receiver that I ultimately route through my Sony 7.1 receiver which has no turntable pre-amp built in. My room is set up strange so I have large RCA cables going from the Technics (that the turntable is plugged into) into the Sony. Sound confusing? Dont let it be...whatever you may have, be it micro system or whatever, as long as you have an open AUX,PHONE,whatever STEREO input, you'll be fine. Just make sure if said system doesnt have a built in phono pre-amp, you switch the pre-amp on the turn table on and you're good to go
1610484
If you're talking about just the speakers alone, yes you can provided they're powered speakers. But depending on the speakers you really aren't going to get the tone that you'd get through an amp. I'd suggest a pair of Roland MA-12 powered speakers. They have enough power to be loud, separate tone controls and quarter inch inputs so you wouldn't need any kind of adaptors but anything along that line would be better than pc speakers. Hope this helps.
20433
As the guys answered before, you need an amp to properly power these speakers or you will be disappointed.
2120584
Brian, these are self powered so you don't need an amp. You can hook them to a computer, an MP3 player, or whatever source you have, no need for anything else. The amp is in the left speaker and you need to run a speaker wire to the right speaker and whala you have great tunes!
675936
These are great speakers. I am using them with my home Stereo. so they would need an amp.
1187015
For turntable, you do need a separate phono stage or a phono preamp. this is tube integrated amp. thanks
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.