PyschoZX, I will definitely do this, probably when I get my new receiver. (b) Possibly one AVR and a pre-amp for the turntable. (a) Possibly two receivers one vintage for the turntable and an AVR for my TV, DVD, digital cable box, Bose speakers. It sounds like I need two devices, one for powering my turntable and an AVR to take advantage of new technology. If my equipment can't handle even a receiver of this type, however, it's better to know it now and I'll just buy a less expensive model with a phono-in. I am looking at possibly the Onkyo TX-SR502 the specs are here: The other item I could use advice on is a stereo receiver that won't break the bank (under $300).

I do not currently have the S-Video connected as I didn't start reading about stereo glossary terms until yesterday and didn't know it might improve my picture. I have only been using RCA cables, no S-Video. * Tape deck but it's currently not hooked up. * A Scientific Atlanta DVR cable box model Explorer 8300 (for regular television sets, not high-definition ones) with an S-Video Out and digital audio out * A Sony VCR SLV-N900 with composite video and cable box control * A Sony DVD player Model #DVP-NS315 with S-Video Out, component video out, and Digital Coaxial Out (PCM/DTS/Dolby Digital) * A Sony Trinitron TV, Model KV-27V55, with an S-Video In and composite video for Video 1, 2, and 3, and one pair of RCA L & R audio out Any advice on what to buy would be appreciated. All I need is a basic unit to get the job done no frills and nothing spectacular, as the rest of my equipment is fairly basic. I don't know what I'm doing as I'm not very technical, but I saw one pre-amp for $40 and wonder about the distortion on something priced that low. I'm concerned with getting a quality pre-amp, and could use any advice on brands, etc. Thanks for the link to the info on my turntable, and for clarifying what a phono stage is. Immtbiker, from what you describe, I would want a pre-amp that includes a phono stage instead of getting a separate phono stage device.

I imagine I'll be looking for one with newer technologies and buy a separate pre-amp. Yes, I have noticed that the more modern receivers tend to lack phono inputs, unless they are either really pricey, or unless they are bare-bones basics. With the likes of Lenco, Audio Technica and Crosley budget turntables knocking about, you can spend a bit less to get your first turntable.īut sometimes it’s worth remembering what Victorian art critic John Ruskin once said: “it's unwise to pay too much, but it's worse to pay too little”.įor purists at the head of the beginner’s vinyl revival path who have this kind of budget and aren’t fussed about features such as record ripping and automatic operation, the Pro-Ject Primary E could be just the ticket.Pappucho, thanks for the advice. We find the chassis’s edges and corners a little on the sharp side when we run our fingers along them, but, given that’s our only grumble, it speaks volumes of Pro-Ject’s latest budget offering. The all-black design is fairly plain – this is no turntable-in-a-suitcase Crosley or bright-coloured Lenco. A standard cover is supplied for keeping the Primary E’s chassis dust-free when not in use, but as you’d expect at this price, there’s no lavish aesthetic or hipster chic here.

Turntable built in pre amp