Most stereo receivers have the transformer on the left side, so putting the turntable on the right side of the receiver is recommended. We strongly recommend not placing your turntable on top of your receiver - this can cause buzz issues and may also prevent your receiver from getting proper air flow.
What should I put my turntable on?
Its vital to place your turntable on a flat and level surface to prevent any tracking issues when your records are spinning and also prevent tonearm friction. This means your records and record player components will last much longer and also benefit from improved sound.
Can you put your record player on your amp?
Speakers. You will need some kind of speakers to play the music from your turntable. You can also plug your turntable directly into powered/active speakers which feature a built-in amplifier. Do note that some powered speakers have a built-in amp and pre-amp, while some have just a built-in amp.
Do you need a receiver if your turntable has a preamp?
If you want to hook your record player up to external speakers or audio systems, you need a preamp. Some turntables contain internal preamps. So do some of the components you might want to connect to your turntable, like a receiver or amplifier. If that is the case, you wont need to buy an additional preamp.
How do I know if my turntable has a built in preamp?
To check if the turntable has a built-in preamp, check if there is a LINE output. A turntable with a LINE output always has a built-in preamp. If there, on the other hand, is a PHONO output only, the turntable doesnt have a built-in preamp.
Can you put speakers on same surface as turntable?
We recommend putting your speakers and turntable on entirely separate playing surfaces. If youre short on space, you can cheat a little by putting isolation pads under your speakers - this works best for small speakers being used at lower volume levels.
How much should I spend on a turntable?
An entry-level to affordable turntable costs from $100 to $400. A quality turntable that will sound great on most Hi-Fi stereos and last for decades will cost between $400 and $700. So, from $400 to $700 is a good sweet-spot for turntables.
Does my turntable have a built-in preamp?
To check if the turntable has a built-in preamp, check if there is a LINE output. A turntable with a LINE output always has a built-in preamp. If there, on the other hand, is a PHONO output only, the turntable doesnt have a built-in preamp.