Record player with integrated loudspeaker
If you still have old records but a modern hi-fi system, you may have the problem that you cannot connect a conventional turntable because the phono input is missing. Devices with integrated loudspeakers are a good alternative. Before you buy such a device, you should put it to a test.
The equipment of older hi-fi systems naturally included a phono input with which you could connect your turntable. These devices often only offer stereo sound or Dolby Surround in 5.1. Modern receivers that are equipped with a 7.1 decoder usually no longer have a phono input. This means that you will no longer be able to plug in your old turntable. There is, however, an alternative: a turntable with an integrated loudspeaker. Before you decide on such a device, however, you should do a test to find out if you like the sound quality.
A record player with loudspeaker can be set up anywhere
- You can no longer connect your old turntable to a new hi-fi system because these receivers do not have a phono amplifier. An alternative is a turntable with an integrated loudspeaker.
- The device has the advantage that it can be set up freely. You can use it even if you don't have a hi-fi system but just want to listen to your records.
Assess the sound quality in the test
- Check the quality of the music output with a test. If you order a device on the Internet, for example, you usually have the option of sending it back within a certain period of time. During this time you can carry out a test by familiarizing yourself with the operation of the device and, above all, assessing the quality of the loudspeakers.
- If you buy the device in a physical store, you should have it demonstrated to you. You can bring a record from home. Only buy the device if you like the quality of the sound.
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If you want to connect a turntable to a modern hi-fi system, there is another alternative: You can buy a device with a phono amplifier. These are a little more expensive, but can also be connected to a modern hi-fi system. Use a cinch input for this.
