[Dixielandjazz] phono amplifier??

[Phil O'Rourke]

Ted

The output from the turntable could be put through another amp to boost the
signal. Do NOT attach it to the "phono" (if there is one) of the amp but to
"aux" or any other input.
In the days before they put amps (pre-amps mainly) in turntables they had to
boost the signal to the same level as put out by tapes, radios etc. They put
in the phono input so that a pre-amp could boost the signal to a level that
meant the amp itself could treat all the signals it received in the same
way.
I hope this helps.

Phil O'Rourke
Australia


> Hey tech people!!
>
> I recently replace my old console with a turntable that has a built in
amp,
> no changer. It came with a pair of small book end speakers that weren't
loud
> enough. Bought a larger set of speakers and mounted them on the wall (each
> about  18 inches high). Now I have to turn the volume knob all the way up
to get
> a  fairly decent sound-I guess I am overloading the amp.
> A friend has just given me an even larger set, they stand on the floor,
each
> well over three feet tall. I haven't tried to connect them for  obvious
> reasons.
> I would love to pump Professor Plum through them loudly enough to override
> my lovely spouse's constant referrals to the honey -do list. Went to Radio
> Shack, but they looked strangely at me and didn't approach me at all.
Probably
> because I once asked for a phono needle.
> What kind of amp do I need to produce maybe 50-100 watts? Can I get  one
on
> EBAY? Can I steal one out of the thumper cars??  I need an  inexpensive
> solution!
>
>                                                        ted
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