Comments on: Record Player Sound Quality?

By: XenonAudio

XenonAudio — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:51:37 +0000

You need a phono preamp. You can’t just plug in a turntable
into an audio input because it needs a special input to amplify
the turntable properly. Yes, the turntable can play record a lot
better than an MP3 player can play music. If you get a good
turntable, the sound quality can be better than anything else
this side of the original master tapes.

Also make sure you know which type of output your turntable
has, either MC (moving-coil) or MM (moving-magnet) because
that will make a difference if you don’t match it up properly.
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By: BB

BB — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:51:37 +0000

you need to get a pioneer

By: Rav D

Rav D — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:51:37 +0000

Have you connected the player with a surround system having PHONO input,if not, connect using a small device called pre-amp(around $ 30-35).It is a problem of grounding

By: Miguel35

Miguel35 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:51:37 +0000

Records sound fantastic but need to be amplified and equalised. This is accomplished in the amplifier with a "PHONO" input. This is so the groves can be smaller on the record and more time can be recorded on it. The signal is about 1/10th the strength of a standard line level signal. That is why your volume is so low (it usually sound scratchy or tinny too). Some turntables have phone preamp/amp built in but the better ones usually don’t.

By: coco2591

coco2591 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:51:37 +0000

Records or albums can not only sound better than MP3 but many CDs as well. Some older people prefer the sound quality of albums or records than to CDs.
You don’t mention your receiver and what type or brand it is, also does it have a phono jack on it ? To play your turntable properly you have to have a jack specifically for phono’s or it will not play properly. If it does not then you can but what I call a preamp to boost the sound so you could play it with your current receiver.