What is the Phono input stage requirement in milli volts? Will it handle a MC cartridge or only MM?
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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!
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The manual states that the phono input is for MM cartridge and recommends a "boosting transformer" for a low output MC cartridge. The specification lists phono input sensitivity - 60mV or more. The manual is available at Yamaha for download. Hope this helps
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It works wonderfully with an MM input. I have mine on an SL 1200 running into a Technics SU-7300 phono input and it works like a champ. If your amp or receiver"s phono input is even halfway decent you will be happy. No MC input required.
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This Marantz has preamp (unswitchable), so you cannot use it on a phono input. You also cannot use a cartridge on it.
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There is not a phono input . I am not sure. Using a mixer and TTable would work.
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Dave there is not a dedicated Phono input. If you want to hook up a turntable you would need to get a pre-amp. I don't think they are very expensive.
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Yes they have a phono input via minijack. However if the turntable has no preamp then the signal level from the pickup cartridge on the pickup arm will need a phono preamp which is normal. Amplifiers with a 'phono' input have these built in but self powered speakers never have this. These speakers are very good for vinyl.
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The TC-780LC CANNOT be placed between a turntable and a phono input; it is for line level signals, not phono level. Replacing your MM cartridge with a louder one or using an external phono preamp with more gain than the Onkyo's built-in one (e.g. our TC-770LC, available on Amazon) are both possible approaches. Note that the TC-770LC connects only to a line level input (AUX, CD etc), NOT to the Onkyo's phono input.
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you are not answering the question. phono, not phone(headset jack). Does it have a pre-amp so it will take a record player with a low impedance cartridge?
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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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This phono preamp is specifically for record players. The signal level and EQ is very different from other sources.
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It will not work without a phono preamp. The output of the phono cartridge is to low. If you purchase a phono preamp and purchase some adapters you could make it work.
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Hi. Not if you are using the built in phono stage. If you have an amp with facility for MC then you can.
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I don't know.its decent though.this is a 69 dollar turntable.on my vintage turntable the cartridge were costing 99 dollars and up.this one sound quality is superior to my daul 500.
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I was wondering the same thing. I researched and found out that if yo buy a pre-amp to power the turntable it can be done. Receiver's in the past had the port for phono that was powered. John
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Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from Radio Shack. I did and Recommend it also! Hope this helps. Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from... » Read More Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from Radio Shack. I did and Recommend it also! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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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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You may need a phono pre-amp to send a high enough voltage signal to the Lepai. Like John said, depends on the cartridge if magnetic or ceramic.