A:AnswerThe user guide shows a direct connection from a turntable to the phono jacks on the receiver, with this note: "The PHONO jack of the unit is compatible with an MM cartridge. To connect a turntable with a low output MC cartridge, use a boosting transformer."
A:AnswerCould be the format of the thumb drive, From the manual:
The following USB devices can be used by the unit.
• This unit is compatible with USB memory devices that are in FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Do not connect any other type of USB devices.
• USB devices with encryption cannot be used.
• Operation of all USB devices cannot be guaranteed.
A:AnswerI haven’t seen anything for doing this but I really don’t think it is necessary since I wear hearing aids and even with them out I’m not even close to 1/4 of the volume it puts out save your money forget the amp
A:AnswerI believe both digital optical terminals on the back of the receiver are for output. I use both of them, one for the CD player (from CD player's optical output terminal to the receiver) and one for the LG OLED TV, from LG OLED TV's optical output terminal to the receiver.
A:AnswerIt was 2 or 3 years, We did not buy the extended. I will say we couldn't be happier with this purchase. Very pleased with the features, ease of set up, etc.