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Contributor I
Jan 23, 2025 3:10 PM UTC
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Best sound quality turntable option

I just had to re-install my Sonos System following a change of internet provider. I did have my system wired using a Sonos Boost that is now redundant. 
I also played my Project Debut Carbon Evo turntable through a Cambridge Solo pre amp connected to Sonos Port. Due to it being a wired connection I had great sound quality throughout my house. 
I realise now I could just line into the Play 5 directly from the Pre amp and not use the Sonos Port ( or connect other equipment elsewhere such as a CD player). However, I want to maintain sound quality as best as I can and room flexibility for listening. What do others recommend as best solution?

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Grand Maestro
Jan 23, 2025 3:53 PM UTC

In terms of sonic quality, try both approaches and decide if there is any difference for you.

In my experience the turntable setup will have a much larger impact on overall quality. Relatively little is written on optimum turntable setup and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's because there are a lot of details to juggle.

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Grand Maestro
Jan 23, 2025 3:53 PM UTC

In terms of sonic quality, try both approaches and decide if there is any difference for you.

In my experience the turntable setup will have a much larger impact on overall quality. Relatively little is written on optimum turntable setup and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's because there are a lot of details to juggle.

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KeithMA59Author
Contributor I
Jan 23, 2025 4:18 PM UTC

That will be my next step and thanks for your reply. The turntable set up was sold to me by Richer Sounds and has been an excellent solution until I have had to change to suit new internet provider’s equipment.

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jgatie
Jan 23, 2025 4:25 PM UTC

If both Line-Ins are set to the same settings, the sound should be identical. 

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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Jan 24, 2025 4:22 PM UTC

That will be my next step and thanks for your reply. The turntable set up was sold to me by Richer Sounds and has been an excellent solution until I have had to change to suit new internet provider’s equipment.

It is a good idea to revisit the turntable’s settings from time to time to make sure they haven’t shifted.

Not a bad idea to confirm the initial setup once you get a turntable home either, the folks setting it up may not have gotten all the settings spot on or they may have shifted during transport.

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