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Yes! However you’ll need another amplifier. I hook up all external components ( phono, cd,etc) EXCEPT SPEAKERS…to my Sony receiver like normal. Then run a set of RCA cables from the AUDIO OUT on the Sony receiver to the MAIN IN of my equalizer . Then I run a set of RCA cables from the MAIN OUT of my equalizer to any input of the second amplifier. Then hook up your speakers to the second amplifier.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have just successfully integrated an EQ to my STR-DH190. An inexpensive new $70 EQ. Learning that without the typical Tape Back loop, the EQ was not compatible. Stubbornly did not want to accept defeat. After researching and attempting a couple work arounds, I am happy to report success. Allow to explain. I purchased the Sony STR-DH190 for my front room. I wanted an inexpensive receiver with a Phono input, so I could play vinyl in the main area of the house. This was my main goal. Everything was going well. I just felt like during playback of typical vinyl, I achieved more than enough volume. The Bass and Treble settings were fine for getting some basic sound variance. But there was some definite room for shaping sound to fit good vinyl playback. I realized I did not need to EQ the receiver for all external playback. It sounded fine for Bluetooth sources and assuming the same for Tape, CD, or MP3 if decide to add. So I decided to try direct EQ of the Turntable. and only the TT. Success ! As the low level of the TT would not move the needle so to speak, I picked up a $30 Phono Preamp. So, turntable to preamp, preamp to EQ (aux input), EQ to Receiver on Input 1. It very much achieved the desired result. No issues with it so far and sound is shaped better than expected. Volume is excellent. No hum or distortion. If this fits your need, I highly recommend. Sale on Receiver $160ish. Rockville EQ, $70ish. Phono Preamp $30ish. All in all, this is exactly what I hoped for !
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can hook up an equalizer to this unit but it will only function with the cassette deck, not the turntable, CD player or fm tuner. Also I will challenge the other answer that says you don't need one because of its built in equalizer. Equalizers are sound shapers that help in room differences and composition and produce much richer bass tones than without.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sam is correct that there is no tape loop or preamp out but this receiver does have an RCA connector output which you can connect to the input of your EQ. You will not actually be able to apply EQ but if your EQ has cool flashing meters like mine, this is a way to make them do their thing. This receiver has bass and treble controls and so do my 70s era speakers so it sounds fine.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Andy, Thank you for your interest in the STRDH190. An equalizer needs to be connected to the tape monitor loop on an AV receiver in order to operate. The current line of Sony receivers does not have a tape monitor loop. For this reason, it is not possible to connect an add-on equalizer to current Sony AV receivers. NOTE: Most Sony receivers feature a built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Equalizer. The addition of an equalizer is not needed and would provide no additional benefit to the overall sound output of the receiver. Regards, Sam
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