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Ayre K-5xe preamp and turntable issues

I have 2 turntables with built-in phono pre-amps.  I have connected each through my Ayre K-5xe pre-amp.  In both cases the volume is so low, even if I turn the Ayre all the way up, the sound is minimal.  I am connecting the RCA cables from the turntable to the RCA ins on the Ayre.  Might anyone help me understand what the issue might be?  Much thanks.  

richcohan
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russ69
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MM or MC?

richcohan OP
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I have tried both. 

reubent
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Which turntables do you own that have built-in phono pre-amps? Are the built-in phono pre-amps defeatable via a switch? Or do you have separate RCA outputs for internal pre-amp and external pre-amp? Lastly, it is unlikely that any turntable has a built-in phono pre-amp that is switchable for both MM and MC cartridges. I'm not familiar with a TT that has this feature. All of the TTs I'm familiar with only support MM cartridges via the internal phono pre-amp, if they even have an internal phono pre-amp at all.

Good Luck. Hope you figure it out and get to enjoy your vinyl.

richcohan OP
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Turntables are a Sony with defeatable switch, however Ayre does not have phono pre built in. The other table is a circa 1970ish Technics SL-10. One table has MC the other MM. neither are providing good output.

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