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Connecting old turntable


I have an old goodmans turntable and I am trying to connect it to my play 5.

The turntable has this connection

And I have this

But I'm not sure if this the right connector any help would be appreciated 

Best answer by ratty

You need a cable with 2 RCA females at one end and a 3.5mm stereo male plug at the other. 

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ratty
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  • Answer
  • October 13, 2023

You need a cable with 2 RCA females at one end and a 3.5mm stereo male plug at the other. 


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  • Contributor I
  • 3 replies
  • October 13, 2023

Thanks that's really helpful 


ratty
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  • October 13, 2023

What exactly is this old Goodmans turntable anyway? Does it have a built in preamplifier? 


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  • Avid Contributor III
  • 49 replies
  • October 15, 2023

You will probably need a pre-amp as most turntables dont have them.

I have a 70s Pioneer which I have hooked up to my Era 300.

 

Works well but have to careful of feedback


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  • Contributor I
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  • October 18, 2023

This is the turntable, it works but is very quite is that why I need a pre-amp, any recommendations?

 

 


ratty
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  • October 18, 2023

You’ll need a phono preamp. At a guess the cartridge is probably a moving magnet (MM).

I can’t recommend anything I’m afraid. I got rid of all my vinyl along with a Linn LP12 at least 25 years ago. 


AjTrek1
  • 6565 replies
  • October 18, 2023

Hi

It’s looks like the phono leads on your turntable are hardwired to it therefore @ratty’s recommendation. If in fact a Pre-amp is required you’ll need the cable type shown here to connect to the Pre-amp input from your turntable. From the Pre-Amp output to your Play 5 you'll need the cable type shown here.

Also as @ratty mentioned the cartridge is most likely MM. If you are not sure there are Preamps that can be configured for either MM or MC (Moving Coil) as shown here.


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  • Contributor I
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  • October 21, 2023

I just want to say thanks to you guys I am now playing my turntable through my sonos and couldn't be happier!


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