Preamp vs New Receiver

Matt New member Username: Novada Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-07	Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 20:53 GMT Xmas day question. Our Onkyo TX-SR500 doesn't have phono input so we are unable to connect our new Technics turntable It looks like I either need a preamp or a new receiver. Is there any noticeable difference in sound quality between buying a premap vs buying a new receiver with a phono input. Is a basic $30 preamp from radioshack good enough or should I buy something online from a place like phonopreamps.com. I'm not an audiophile and don't need a huge list of features but I am looking for something that sounds great to the average person.
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5799 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 21:47 GMT http://www.turntableneedles.com/ These guys are good to deal with and have inexpensive solutions....keep in mind that if you want to get serious about vinyl you will need to spend more. Good luck.
Mike McKinnon New member Username: Oldschool2424 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-07	Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 18:55 GMT Hey Matt, The quality of the pre amp is what will make the difference. Built in or separate make no difference to quality. Some people prefer a separate pre amp....just for being able to increase quality. Make sure it has low and high gain and mm and mc selections. Use a silent groove test lp to check for hum or other noise. But untimately, the sound is only as good as the weakest link in the system. Crappy needle, crappy cartridge, bad turntable...bad ground in system...lots of variables. Good Luck
Jan Vigne Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne Dallas, TX Post Number: 11924 Registered: May-04	Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 19:05 GMT . Somehow I doubt Matt will be running a low output moving coil cartridge on his Onkyo table. I could be wrong, but ...
Matt New member Username: Novada Post Number: 2 Registered: Dec-07	Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 20:06 GMT Just to follow up I purchased a BBE FJB-200X Phono Preamp from guitar center. It was about $50. My main goal was to get the system working and it did the trick. I'm happy with the sound and I'm playing vinyl again for the first time in many years. I'm sure over the next few years I will slowly improve the system with better components.
Michael Wodek Silver Member Username: Mike3 Wylie, Tx USA Post Number: 984 Registered: May-06	Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 21:49 GMT Welcome to eCoustics Mike M. You have a fairly unique vintage system. How long have you had the Revolver?

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