pre-amp for turntable

strongmendieyoung

Is it necessary to have a built-in pre-amp? I don't know much about turntables, but I'm gonna start shopping for one soon. I'd prefer to buy a new one, but I've noticed a lot of the new ones don't have built in pre-amps. I'm wanting to run the turntable through the auxillary input on my stereo system. any help appreciated. thanks.

mccreadyisgod

You should be able to get a preamp from eBay:

http://search.ebay.com/turntable-preamp_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfromZR8

You will need a preamp somewhere in the line between the needle and your stereo. If your stereo doesn't have a preamp built in, and neither does the turntable, you'll need an external unit. They can be found, you just gotta look around.

strongmendieyoung

thanks a ton. that answers my question.