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Connect Turntable Volume Issues / Not answered elsewhere
I’m having trouble getting solid volume from my turntable with my new Connect. I’ve searched extensively in the forums and basic info from Sonos articles but couldn’t find advice to resolve this issue. Here are the basics:
Turntable: Audio Technica LP 120 USB (has Pre-amp and is turned on)
Speakers: Sonos 3’s
Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR616
Setup
Scenario 1: Originally had the turntable connected to audio in on Receiver/amp and a zone 2 line out back to the Connect Audio In. Noticed that the volume didn’t seem that high.
I read about variable and fixed room settings for the connect and tried using fixed but didn’t seem to impact my volume level (and still had what functioned like variable control in the Sonos App). I also noticed that whether or not I was set to fixed or variable, adjusting the volume on the Receiver had no impact on Sonos 3 volume levels. Volume only changes via the Sonos app volume controls and was never that loud. In fact, I turned the Receiver off completely and the Connect still received the signal from the Turntable connected to the Receiver.
Scenario 2: That got me to thinking - is the volume just coming from the Preamp on the turntable and the sonos 3 speaker amp? So I connected the Turntable via audio in ports on the Connect, and boom - same volume level as when connected to the Receiver.
Questions for Sonos Community members:
So either I’m misinformed and the Receiver/amp plays no role in volume amplification scenario in a turntable > Receiver > Connect setup, or something else is going on (and would really appreciate anyone’s advice). Is this true?
Is there some thing I can do to get the Receiver to amplify the volume pushed to Sonos Connect > Sonos 3?
If not, how else might I be able to increase turntable volume given it already has a buillt-in pre amp in place?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
Turntable: Audio Technica LP 120 USB (has Pre-amp and is turned on)
Speakers: Sonos 3’s
Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR616
Setup
Scenario 1: Originally had the turntable connected to audio in on Receiver/amp and a zone 2 line out back to the Connect Audio In. Noticed that the volume didn’t seem that high.
I read about variable and fixed room settings for the connect and tried using fixed but didn’t seem to impact my volume level (and still had what functioned like variable control in the Sonos App). I also noticed that whether or not I was set to fixed or variable, adjusting the volume on the Receiver had no impact on Sonos 3 volume levels. Volume only changes via the Sonos app volume controls and was never that loud. In fact, I turned the Receiver off completely and the Connect still received the signal from the Turntable connected to the Receiver.
Scenario 2: That got me to thinking - is the volume just coming from the Preamp on the turntable and the sonos 3 speaker amp? So I connected the Turntable via audio in ports on the Connect, and boom - same volume level as when connected to the Receiver.
Questions for Sonos Community members:
So either I’m misinformed and the Receiver/amp plays no role in volume amplification scenario in a turntable > Receiver > Connect setup, or something else is going on (and would really appreciate anyone’s advice). Is this true?
Is there some thing I can do to get the Receiver to amplify the volume pushed to Sonos Connect > Sonos 3?
If not, how else might I be able to increase turntable volume given it already has a buillt-in pre amp in place?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
Best answer by John B
If it is the volume on the 3 you are concerned about then the fixed/variable on the Connect and the receiver volume are irrelevant. They would affect passive speakers attached to your receiver with a line out of the Connect into receiver. You need to go into the line in settings (room settings on the Connect) and adjust line in level. And turn up the volume on the 3.
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