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MondoRicho
Contributor I
June 2, 2016
Question

Connect + turntable

  • June 2, 2016
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I've recently acquired an Audio Technica AT-LP120 turntable and am looking into connecting it to my Sonos system. I've scoured the forums and am pretty sure about the answer, but thought I'd double check with you guys.

The turntable has a built-in preamp, so am I right in assuming that I can wire it to a Connect and stream it to my Sonos speakers without the need for a separate amplifier? There won't be any speakers wired directly to the turntable (I've already got a Connect:Amp wired to some Cambridge Audio floorstanders in the living room, but the boss won't allow a turntable in there!).

Thanks in advance.
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    Ryan S
    Ryan S
    Retired Sonos Staff
    June 8, 2016
    The turntable and Connect are now wired up, and they sound fantastic together.

    Great to hear! See you around and thanks everyone for helping out.
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    Filios
    Lyricist III
    October 18, 2016
    Hi guys!
    Glad to see MondoRicho had a solid answer. Wanted to ask something similar but not quite the same...
    I own the same turntable as MondoRicho, 2 Play:1 and 1 Play:5. I plugged my turntable to the Play:5 and everything works, volume is a little bit lower if compared to a streaming service. Want to know if there is some advantages in plugging it to a connect or connect amp? Should I get one? :?
    The LHC
    October 18, 2016
    No, there's no difference between using the line-in on the play:5 or the line-in on a Connect/amp. You can increase the sensitivity of the line-in in the settings to bring it up to the same level as other sources.
    Filios
    Lyricist III
    October 18, 2016
    No, there's no difference between using the line-in on the play:5 or the line-in on a Connect/amp. You can increase the sensitivity of the line-in in the settings to bring it up to the same level as other sources.

    Wow! that was fast!
    I will try to do that as soon as I get back home.
    Thanks The LHC.
    cast0r
    Contributor I
    November 25, 2016
    Hi! Wondering if I can pile on to this thread.

    My vintage Denon turntable doesn't have a built-in preamp and I gave away my speakers after my sweet 100w/channel solid state amp finally cranked its last watt. Can the Connect Amp be used in this setup to stream vinyl to my Sonos speaker network?

    Thanks for the help!
    ratty
    ratty
    November 25, 2016
    My vintage Denon turntable doesn't have a built-in preamp and I gave away my speakers after my sweet 100w/channel solid state amp finally cranked its last watt. Can the Connect Amp be used in this setup to stream vinyl to my Sonos speaker network?
    Yes, but not without a phono preamp.

    Many modern turntables have one built in, but clearly not a vintage model. You'd need to insert a standalone preamp between the turntable and the Sonos Line-In.

    Note: A phono preamp doesn't just boost the cartridge signal, it also equalises the RIAA pre-emphasis inherent in a vinyl cut.
      cast0r
      Contributor I
      November 25, 2016
      Thank you! Any recommendations for a good phono preamp?
      ratty
      ratty
      November 25, 2016
      Any recommendations for a good phono preamp?
      Sorry, no. I left CDs behind about 10 years ago, and a Linn LP12 maybe 10 years before that.
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