Schu Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I just received a Thorens 145 turntable, and tried to hook it up to my Integrated reciever through the Phono input... I can not seem to get any sound out of it. do I still need a preamp or phono stage if my receiver has a phono input? I dont want to bust the bank here, but those phono stages can be very expensive indeed... help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2toobs Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 What cartridge to you have? If it's a low output moving coil, you'll need a step up transformer or a headamp. If it's a moving magnet your phono input on your reciever is all you need. If you have a moving magnet and it isn't working on your reciever phono input, your phono stage is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 thanks... that was my understanding also. this is my first phono in decades. that beign said, I got it working. second opinions please... does this pulley assembly look bad to anyone or is it normal for thorens? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD-5HsdkoJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 That definately is not how it should be. Should be rock solid. Took a quick vid of mine for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 That definately is not how it should be. Should be rock solid. Took a quick vid of mine for ya. wow... very awesome, thanks fro shooting that for me. I really appreciate it. like I said this was my first thorens so I dont know anything. I contacted the seller and showed him the videos and he agreed that is not correct... at least he's taking the merch back. thanks for all the help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No trouble at all...Don't give up on the Thorens. It's a giant killer if you find a good one and throw some upgrades at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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