Do I need a receiver/amplifier for the PRO-JECT - DEBUT CARBON (BLACK)? And if I do, which brand/manufacturer would be the best for this product?
2044381
Yes you do. As far as brand that comes down to preference and what your going to use it for. Some recommendations would be Marantz PM5004 as it has a phono input. Also Sherwood makes a basic stereo receiver also the RX-4109 which would be ok for starters.
2044382
You'll need a phono preamp, pro-ject makes several. The phono box MM works just fine.
1378629
I bought my transmitter/receiver set on ebay so you may want to check there. Or check in with Creative Labs. Good luck.
1321181
What I would do - is get an older receiver off of fleabay or crglst. But these will take up a lot of desk space. Once you get away from the top of the line models - some old stuff sells for quite cheap. One quick check on crglst for me locally gets - http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/4876097189.html
1515306
Just use speaker cable to hook up to receiver/amplifier. Speakers draw power from amplifier so no power cable needed.
2207217
You don't want this transmitter (ASIN B00CGVHJ32). In fact, you don't want any of the "CZ" line of transmitters. You will be much happier with the Whole House Transmitter (ASIN B00GHWUHD0). My bet, based on your question, is that you have found the CZ to produce a "muddy" sound, lacking crispness in the higher audio frequencies. This is due to a pre-emphasis mismatch. Pre-emphasis is used to overcome the noise inherent in analog broadcasting. To get a better signal-to-noise ratio, broadcasters boost (pre-emphasize) the volume of the treble frequencies. Radio receivers de-emphasize those frequencies using a matching, inverted, equalization curve. The result is that the noise picked up by the receiver is turned way down, as the desired signal is returned to its original mix. Obviously, the amount of pre-emphasis by the transmitter must match the de-emphasis by the receiver. North American broadcasters use 70 micro-seconds (ms) of pre-emphasis. The rest of the world uses 50 ms. The "CZ" transmitters are hard-wired at 50 ms. Your US radio is de-emphasizing a 50 ms signal using a 70 ms curve thus over de-emphasizing the treble frequencies of the music you want. The result is the muddy sound you are hearing. The Whole House Transmitter can be set to either 50 or 70 ms (70 is the default). Save yourself some time and effort, and spend the extra bucks for the WHT. I went through 2 "CZ" units before doing what I should have done to begin with ... buy the WHT! I will say that I got 5+ Star service from Amazon for the returns of the CZ units. They not only paid for the return shipping, but scheduled the pickups from my home (twice!). I am a Prime customer, and perhaps that helped. Kudos to Amazon!
537795
Wire it between the amp and preamp (if you have that option; only 2 rca wires required). Plug the EQ into a switched outlet on your receiver.
826497
I got one with mine. But I discovered after the fact if you bought the "Direct Connect Cord" you didn't have to. So with that being said, I can't give an opinion on the quality without the amplifier and using the direct connect cord.
1997536
You need EITHER a Receiver (if you want to have also Radio) OR an amplifier.
588399
Yamaha receiver? I run mine with a digital 4 channel fx mixing board and have it wired out to two 750w peak pa speakers (sub + horn). Works fine
811824
Not really. Hard to find one with a proper phono input these days. Basically means you need a phono preamp to apply the right EQ to the phono signal before going to any of the inputs on this receiver. There are affordable preamps, about $50, I think.
267739
You'll definitely need an RIAA-type of preamp (Amazon has a few economical models). The signal coming out of a turntable needs to be EQ'd and boosted to work properly. No real way around it. :-)
1423640
This receiver has an amplifier built in actually a pretty powerful one the only other thing you will need is a pair of speakers that can handle this much power LOL
1784170
Sorry this took so bloody long (if you'll pardon my French). On the back of the unit you will find a bank of 5.1 outputs (there are none for 6.1); using a 5.1 cable (not supplied, naturally), connect these to the corresponding inputs on your amplifier / receiver. Or, if your amplifier / receiver is so equipped, you can use the coaxial connection (coaxial cable also not supplied). Hope this helps. My first thought was to refer you to the User Manual, but that woulda been snarky, and anyway the darn thing is so confusing it should be called a Useless Manual. But anyway, ciao for now!
2087610
Just plug the red and black wires into the back of the amp or receiver. Unless you don't have an extra slot for the sub. If that's the case I'm not sure how to help.
1388313
It needs an actual amplifier, but also using this Preamp with Bose 901s is kind of like having generic Cheerios everyday while there is a freezer full of Filets.You are better off getting a used name brand receiver (preamp and power amp) unless you have a power amp already in which case you will seriously want a better preamp.
1773400
I just purchased a seperate $30 or $40 pre-amp (if your not worried about having a equalizer on your amp). I do my equalization through my receiver. It really depends how fussy you are about the sound and where it would be easier to make the changes (it's easier usually to adjust the equalization on the receiver).
2221218
i have mine connected to my receiver, but i don't see why it will not work with your preamp, as long that it has the required inputs.