Playing a record player/turntable thru a stereo system?
I have a Sony LBT-ZT4 stereo through which I'd like to play a record player/turntable. I'm wondering what I'd need to look for in a record player/turntable in order for this to work. The inputs on the stereo are a mini-stereo and a 1/4" stereo that is amplified (i.e. I can play my guitar through it). So would I be able to play a turntable without a preamp through the amplified input? Or would I need a turntable with a preamp, even though the input is amplified? I really don't wanna buy a receiver or any other components. I don't know that much about stereo equipment and all that stuff, and I know almost nothing about turntables except that I like how they sound... Also, I'd love some suggestions about nice, sub-0 turntables (new or used) and any personal experience people have with connecting record players to stereo sets. Thanks!!!!
An example of an external phono preamp that you could use:
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PP-999-Phono-Turntable-Pre-Amp/dp/B00025742A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1277405722&sr=1-1
you will need a turn table with the rca cables red and white, then your stereo would need to have them coming in to it. but if your stereo only has a mic in and your turn table has a the white and red out u can get a rca cable with the plug for the mic on one end and the rca plugs on the other end of it.
if you have a headphone out on the turn table and a mic in on the stereo u can buy a cable that has two mic/headphone plugs on both ends
Phonograph records are recorded with what is called an RIAA curve, this is done so the bass does not distort and the treble sounds clean and because of the limitations of vinyl as a recording media you need a phonograph pre-amp that will re-equalize the curve for a flat out put, otherwise it will sound tinny with very little bass and an exaggerated treble…some record players have this built in others do not…you can purchase an external phono pre-amp at radio shack or other electronic stores…