Denon RCD-M33

zigthedog · 08-05-2014, 15:03

I have a Denon RCD-M33 which I run all sorts of things through including a Tivo Cable TV box, an Internet Radio, DVD recorder, Turntable etc. I'm about to upgrade my vinyl turntable but the question is do I need one with a "Pre-Amp". My present turntable has a pre-amp but I shouldn't think either the Tivo or DVD recorder has a pre-amp. Simply I don't know.

The Denon RCD-M33 has two inputs one marked "Tape In (analog Input)" and the other has "Aux In (analog input)". Through a switch I run everything through the Denon via the "Aux In" jacks and regardless what goes in it all comes out fine the other end.

Nigel Goodwin · 08-05-2014, 15:08

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Originally Posted by zigthedog

I have a Denon RCD-M33 which I run all sorts of things through including a Tivo Cable TV box, an Internet Radio, DVD recorder, Turntable etc. I'm about to upgrade my vinyl turntable but the question is do I need one with a "Pre-Amp". My present turntable has a pre-amp but I shouldn't think either the Tivo or DVD recorder has a pre-amp. Simply I don't know.

Only turntables need preamps.

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The Denon RCD-M33 has two inputs one marked "Tape In (analog Input)" and the other has "Aux In (analog input)". Through a switch I run everything through the Denon via the "Aux In" jacks and regardless what goes in it all comes out fine the other end.

You need a turntable with a preamp, or an external preamp, Aux doesn't have one (and wouldn't be any use as Aux if it did). Only an input specifically labelled 'Phono or Turntable' is going to have one, and not always then on anything remotely modern.

zigthedog · 08-05-2014, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Only turntables need preamps.

You need a turntable with a preamp, or an external preamp, Aux doesn't have one (and wouldn't be any use as Aux if it did). Only an input specifically labelled 'Phono or Turntable' is going to have one, and not always then on anything remotely modern.

Just how I like it a nice straight forward answer. I now know exactly what I need. Thank you Nigel.

08-05-2014, 15:03	#1
zigthedog Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 336	Denon RCD-M33 I have a Denon RCD-M33 which I run all sorts of things through including a Tivo Cable TV box, an Internet Radio, DVD recorder, Turntable etc. I'm about to upgrade my vinyl turntable but the question is do I need one with a "Pre-Amp". My present turntable has a pre-amp but I shouldn't think either the Tivo or DVD recorder has a pre-amp. Simply I don't know. The Denon RCD-M33 has two inputs one marked "Tape In (analog Input)" and the other has "Aux In (analog input)". Through a switch I run everything through the Denon via the "Aux In" jacks and regardless what goes in it all comes out fine the other end.

08-05-2014, 15:08	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by zigthedog I have a Denon RCD-M33 which I run all sorts of things through including a Tivo Cable TV box, an Internet Radio, DVD recorder, Turntable etc. I'm about to upgrade my vinyl turntable but the question is do I need one with a "Pre-Amp". My present turntable has a pre-amp but I shouldn't think either the Tivo or DVD recorder has a pre-amp. Simply I don't know. Only turntables need preamps. Quote: The Denon RCD-M33 has two inputs one marked "Tape In (analog Input)" and the other has "Aux In (analog input)". Through a switch I run everything through the Denon via the "Aux In" jacks and regardless what goes in it all comes out fine the other end. You need a turntable with a preamp, or an external preamp, Aux doesn't have one (and wouldn't be any use as Aux if it did). Only an input specifically labelled 'Phono or Turntable' is going to have one, and not always then on anything remotely modern.

08-05-2014, 15:22	#3
zigthedog Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 336	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Only turntables need preamps. You need a turntable with a preamp, or an external preamp, Aux doesn't have one (and wouldn't be any use as Aux if it did). Only an input specifically labelled 'Phono or Turntable' is going to have one, and not always then on anything remotely modern. Just how I like it a nice straight forward answer. I now know exactly what I need. Thank you Nigel.

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