XMC-2 Turntable

[daves]

I don't see a dedicated phono analog connection. Can I connect a turntable to one of the analog inputs

[vcautokid]

Typically unless the turntable itself has its own phono preamplifier built in to be then connected to a line input on your processor preamplifier, you will need a dedicated phono preamplifier.

[AudioHTIT]

Jul 15, 2023 16:13:45 GMT -5 daves said:

I don't see a dedicated phono analog connection. Can I connect a turntable to one of the analog inputs

Phono inputs are rare these days, this phono preamp works well …

emotiva.com/collections/pre-amps/products/xps-1

[daves]

Thanks guys.

[butchgo]

Here's another one that is a little bit less expensive.

uturnaudio.com/products/pluto-2-phono-preamp

[405x5]

Jul 15, 2023 16:13:45 GMT -5 daves said:

I don't see a dedicated phono analog connection. Can I connect a turntable to one of the analog inputs

Yeah, the same thing with the XMC1 (and I was quite happy about it lol since no more records).
For the one more trip down memory lane I simply hooked up my old home theater processor, which did actually have a preamp for a turntable cartridge. I did that once in 13 years for an afternoon listening session of albums that did not make it to the Digital era for me.
If you shop around, you can get one for as little as $30