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HenrikTJ
Contributor I
October 31, 2018
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The new Sonos Amp compatibility with turntables (pre-amp or not)

  • October 31, 2018
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Hi!
I have recently bought a turntable (Rega planar 1), which doesn't have a pre-amp built in. When using an amp (300W), the music sounds overly quiet and squeaky, but just overall cold. Certainly not getting that warm analogue quality.

Through out this forum, i've seen posts saying that I should have a pre-amp if my turntable doesn't already have one built in, especially when using a Sonos Connect or Conntect:Amp. Would I still need a pre-amp if I acquire the new Sonos Amp?
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    Best answer by jgatie
    Yrs. No Sonos products have a phono input, so you will need a phono preamp.

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    jgatie
    jgatieAnswer
    November 1, 2018
    Yrs. No Sonos products have a phono input, so you will need a phono preamp.
      HenrikTJAuthor
      Contributor I
      November 1, 2018
      Thanks jgatie!
      Stanley_4
      Stanley_4
      Grand Maestro
      November 1, 2018
      The phono preamp is not just a preamp, the two different types of cartridge, moving magnet and moving coil, require different amplification so it must first accommodate that. Then there is the issue that the output of a cartridge while playing a record is not a signal you'd want to listen to, it needs to be sent through an equalizer to convert it into a listenable signal that can then be amplified and listened to.

      RIAA and the reasons for it: https://infogalactic.com/info/RIAA_equalization
        HenrikTJAuthor
        Contributor I
        November 1, 2018
        Yes, thank you Stanley. I have found a MM pre-amp that also accommodates for RIAA. Would I still be better of with an EQ aswell or would the pre-amp do the trick?
        exdirtfarmer
        exdirtfarmer
        Enthusiast II
        November 1, 2018
        Congrats on your Rega Planar 1. I still spin disks on mine which I purchased in 1984. I use a Phono Preamp from TCC with RIAA equalization connected direct into my sonos line in. Works Fine. If the internal sonos tone control adjustment is not adequate you can add an equalizer between the preamp and sonos line.
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          Stanley_4
          Stanley_4
          Grand Maestro
          November 1, 2018
          The RIAA equalizer in your unit will do all that is needed.
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