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Ian Bryce
Contributor I
Oct 21, 2020 6:04 PM UTC
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Turn table

Hey guys am hoping to buy a turn table shortly and play music off a 5 second gen. Would the WiFi allow the rest of my speakers to pick this up?

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lohr500Answer
Prodigy I
Oct 22, 2020 10:23 AM UTC

You may be aware already Ian, but when buying your turntable make sure it has a built in pre-amp to provide a line out level signal, or you will also need to get an external pre-amp. Some turntables only output at Phono level.

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Airgetlam
Airgetlam
Oct 21, 2020 6:07 PM UTC

You can group the PLAY:5 with any other speakers in your system, and the line in will play on all grouped speakers.

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Bruce
    Ian BryceAuthor
    Contributor I
    Oct 21, 2020 6:34 PM UTC

    Thanks alot Bruce.

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      lohr500Answer
      Prodigy I
      Oct 22, 2020 10:23 AM UTC

      You may be aware already Ian, but when buying your turntable make sure it has a built in pre-amp to provide a line out level signal, or you will also need to get an external pre-amp. Some turntables only output at Phono level.

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        Ian BryceAuthor
        Contributor I
        Oct 22, 2020 1:42 PM UTC

        Throws a spanner into my work lohr500. Just read the Planar 2 doesn't have one are these add on apps expensive?

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        lohr500
        Prodigy I
        Oct 22, 2020 1:58 PM UTC

        My turntable has a built in preamp so I have never had cause to buy one. I would take some guidance from the supplier of the planar as to which one would be a good match. But I don't think you need to spend a fortune to get a reasonable one. Perhaps £20 to £30?

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          Ian BryceAuthor
          Contributor I
          Oct 22, 2020 2:52 PM UTC

          Thanks guys got a listening slot tomorrow with Loud and Clear so let's hope I get a good result.

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          Kumar
          Oct 22, 2020 2:53 PM UTC

          More than the planar, it depends on the kind of cartridge being used. A moving magnet one needs less amplification than a moving coil one. Ascertain what kind the turntable has before choosing the phono preamp.

          The planar may be equipped with either kind, though it probably has a MM type, these are cheaper and more common than MC ones.

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