Does this preamp plug into the AUX or the unused TAPE or CD inputs on the receiver? null

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Bart · Accepted Answer

If your turntable works when connected directly to the CD input (or Auxiliary input, or Tape input), then it has a ceramic phono cartridge. Ceramic cartridges have a very high output level albeit lower fidelity than magnetic cartridges. The CD/Aux/Tape inputs are designed for a signal level of about 1 volt, which ceramic cartridges supply. Magnetic cartridges have outputs of .005 volt or less, so they require boosting (preamplification) to the 1 volt level to match the CD/Aux/Tape inputs.
So this preamp could be connected to the CD/Aux/Tape inputs, assuming you have a magnetic cartridge in your turntable. If you connect a ceramic cartridge to the inputs of this preamp, I suspect you will overload the input; no harm done except sound will be very distorted.
Do NOT expect anyone at Best Buy to know this - even the geek squad.

Gerry · Answer

On my old Sony receiver, the turntable plays off the cd mode.

Will · Answer

Yes, essentially you plug RCA cables (not provided) into the AUX or Tape/CD inputs. Those cables plug into the pre-amp. You then run the cables from the turntable or whatever device you are using into the pre-amp. It will boost the audio.

Answered by Will 5 years ago

Eddie · Answer

It should work with any available audio input but make sure to select that audio output to playback thru your amp.

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