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Title: Phono preamp output
Post by: aragorn723 on October 09, 2020, 12:11:59 PM
On my current system, I don't have a way to listen to records with headphones.  Is there any reason why I can't use rca splitters on a phono preamp output and send one set to my Quickie and one set to an Onyko integrated amp?  The Onkyo has a headphone amp built in, so if this setup is ok, that will fix my issue temporarily.

Dave
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: Paul Birkeland on October 09, 2020, 03:28:42 PM
It depends a little on the output impedance of your phono preamp and the input impedances of the devices it would feed.

Why not feed the Quickie into the Onkyo?
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: aragorn723 on October 09, 2020, 04:52:48 PM
Are you suggesting splitting the Quickie output, and running 1 set of rcas to my power amp and one set to the Onkyo inputs (like the CD input?). I don't have preamp inputs on the Onkyo.  The phono preamp is a Rega fono mini.

Dave
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: Paul Birkeland on October 09, 2020, 04:57:45 PM
Do you have line level inputs on the Onkyo?

Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: aragorn723 on October 09, 2020, 05:56:59 PM
Not sure what you mean.  The Onkyo model number is the TX-SR505.  Are line level inputs preamp level inputs, or inputs for devices like cd, dvd, etc?

Dave
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: Paul Birkeland on October 09, 2020, 07:02:38 PM
I'm not sure what a preamp level input is.  Some integrated amplifiers have a main output/preamp input, but that's just a split between the preamp and power amp.  A line level input would take signal from devices like a CD player, phone, etc.  You could plug the Quickie into one of those.
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: Doc B. on October 10, 2020, 08:36:51 AM
That input was generally called AUX in the old days.
Title: Re: Phono preamp output
Post by: aragorn723 on October 10, 2020, 04:13:31 PM
Just tried it out.  Listened to James Taylor's Sweet Baby James.  I don't remember ever hearing the piano so well.  Got some nice harmonics going there :). Everything seems to be working fine, thanks!

Dave