Skip to main content
Answered

Connecting old turntable

  • October 13, 2023
  • 8 replies
  • 261 views
A

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. 

This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.

8 replies

ratty
  • ratty
  • 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. 

    A
    • Ami1122
    • Author
    • Contributor I
    • October 13, 2023

    Thanks that's really helpful 

    ratty
    • ratty
    • October 13, 2023

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

    S
    Forum|alt.badge.img+6
    • Steve251
    • Chromatic Producer I
    • 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

    A
    • Ami1122
    • Author
    • Contributor I
    • October 18, 2023

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

     

     

    ratty
    • ratty
    • 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
      • AjTrek1
      • 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.

      Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
        A
        • Ami1122
        • Author
        • Contributor I
        • 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!

          Terms & ConditionsCookie settingsAccessibility statement