Agree with Paraneer, Mattmiller and Zd542.
Why put an A/D converter (and coax line) in this signal path? Converting a phono signal to digital just forces the Marantz to convert it right back again. This adds complexity without purpose.
Connect your phono preamp outputs directly to line level inputs on the Marantz, using a stereo pair of analog signal cables.
The time to fine tune sonic issues is after the system is hooked up correctly.
Why put an A/D converter (and coax line) in this signal path? Converting a phono signal to digital just forces the Marantz to convert it right back again. This adds complexity without purpose.
Connect your phono preamp outputs directly to line level inputs on the Marantz, using a stereo pair of analog signal cables.
The time to fine tune sonic issues is after the system is hooked up correctly.