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i have a tech question for all..

on receivers WITHOUT a phono input, i know you have to buy a small pre-amp or signal booster to plug the phono into, and then you can just go into one of the various auxillery inputs on the receiver.

what are these pre-amp or signal boosters called, for the phono.. and, where can i find some deals on some? or, just where can i find some?

thanks for your help..

bigjohn

Bigjohn,

They are called phono preamps and you can get a "usable" one from Radio Shack...

Just like most things audio, there are better ones (which usually cost more) but the one from Radio Shack will get you started...

You can also check out the forum on Turntables on the SPOT...there is some good information there...

Hope this helps.

BTW, we close on Friday.

WhatFurrer

Here's a NAD that works for me (about $120):

http://www.nadelectronics.com/hifi_amplifiers/pp2_framset.htm

you could also head down to the local goodwill and pick up a vintage integrated or reciever that has one and just use its preamp outputs. Just a cheaper option.

thanks for the heads up fellas.. i think i have found one here. i think the TC-400G might do just fine...

bigjohn

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