Hello.Is there any chance to connect turntable with amp with no phono input....???

I have panasonic sa ht80 amplifier and i can not hear any music from my turntable...i have tried all inputs...but there is no phono...is that really necessary to have phono in for turntable ??

Zdenek Vilimec, February 2006

No, you DON'T HAVE TO have a phono input on your receiver/unit - a regular LINE or AUX input will work just fine, but you will need a PHONO PRE-AMP.

99% of all new receivers manufactured now do not have phono inputs, which is why you will need a PHONO PRE-AMP. It will amplify your turntables signal through the line input of your existing equipment.

MARK, May 2006

It's not necessary to have a phono input, but it does help. If your going to go straight into one of your LINE or AUX inputs, you will need to route your turntable into a PHONO PRE-AMP. This is a small box that amplifies the signal on turntables, and is made specifically for receivers/amplifiers that do not have PHONO INPUTS (which are amplified inputs).

I found that www.1200s.com has 2 phono pre-amps under $30 which would work fine. You can also try your local Radio Shack, although don't expect the greatest quality. Found a couple on Amazon.com as well, ranging in price from 20-100.

Mark, May 2006

Yes you have to have a phono input because it supplies a small current to the magnetic head on the turntable.

Terry, February 2006