Turntable

You need a Sonos device with a line-in, which would be the Connect, Connect:Amp, or the Play:5. Of these, only the Play:5 is a standalone unit with speakers.

Thanks for the reply!
So If I buy Play5 will I need to buy any extra cables/parts to make it work?

You will need an RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable to go from the turntable to the Play:5. Like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453934387&sr=8-4&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm

I am curious to know why you are doing this - do you have a large collection of vinyl records that you like to listen to?

I ask because the first thing that stopped being used once I installed Sonos was my turntable. Followed in a year by my CD player.

Also, what is digital in a turntable?

I checked the digital thing - the turntable will also convert its analog signals to digital. But you can't use this feature because the 5 unit will accept only analog signals from the TT, which the 5 will convert to digital and then back to analog again to drive its built in speakers.

If you are paying extra for the digital feature in the TT, it isn't for something you will be able to use with Sonos. FYI.

Hi Kumar,
Are you saying that even if I buy The Pro-Ject Essential 2 I will be able to use it with Play:5? will it work with just an RCA cable or will I need to buy an external amp as well?

Are you saying that even if I buy The Pro-Ject Essential 2 I will be able to use it with Play:5? will it work with just an RCA cable or will I need to buy an external amp as well?

No, if you just buy the standard Essential 2 you will need a separate phono stage, as the Essential 2 doesn't have one. The essential 2 digital DOES have one precisely because it has the optical output, which needs to be digitized from a line level signal, rather than a phono level signal.

So you have a choice, buy the digital and probably not use the optical output (although you may be able to plug it into a PC in order to rip your vinyl) or buy the standard Essential plus a separate phono stage. Project do a suitable one for that TT unsurprisingly and you may find that combination is cheaper than buying the digital. Of course you'd then need an extra power supply etc, it's up to you really.

Are you saying that even if I buy The Pro-Ject Essential 2 I will be able to use it with Play:5? will it work with just an RCA cable or will I need to buy an external amp as well?

No, if you just buy the standard Essential 2 you will need a separate phono stage, as the Essential 2 doesn't have one. The essential 2 digital DOES have one precisely because it has the optical output, which needs to be digitized from a line level signal, rather than a phono level signal.

So you have a choice, buy the digital and probably not use the optical output (although you may be able to plug it into a PC in order to rip your vinyl) or buy the standard Essential plus a separate phono stage. Project do a suitable one for that TT unsurprisingly and you may find that combination is cheaper than buying the digital. Of course you'd then need an extra power supply etc, it's up to you really.

Thank you!! Now I understand better. I will do a bit more research but I think the digital TT sounds like a good option for me. I've got already a TT, amp and speakers but they are very old and not in great condition so I'd like to upgrade the entire sound system.
Another quick question, someone mention I will need RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable to go from the turntable to the Play:5, Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453934387&sr=8-4&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm

do you know any other available in UK? as these particular one I can only find them in USA.

Thanks

would this cable be okay as well?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00V441I3O?keywords=3.5mm%20Male%20to%202-Male%20RCA%20Adapter%20(6%20Feet)%20-%20Step%20Down%20Design&qid=1453983617&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

No phono stage? Are you sure?

From: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015KQ90F4?keywords=Pro-Ject%20Essential%20II%20Digital&qid=1453929858&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Built-in phono pre-amplifier with analogue & digital out Gold-plated RCA interconnect cable included

EDIT: Apparently the Amazon listing is incorrect. The user's manual states there is no pre-amp, only a phono output. So you will need to purchase a phono pre-amp with the Essential II Digital.