New to Turntables


My Father sent me a box of 45s and I no longer have a record player. Albeit, I do have some old LPs stored away.  So I thought it was time to get at least a serviceable record player.

I opted for the Denon DP-450USB. All the reviews say that the cartridge on this player is sub-par, so I have ordered the Ortofon 2m Red to replace it.

The question I have is on the best setup, based on what I have.  The Denon player has a built in pre-amp and my Yamaha TSR-7810 has a Phono stage connection.

Would it be better to use the player's built in pre-amp? Or switch the pre-amp off and use the Yamaha's pre-amp? I suppose it is a matter whether Yamaha's pre-amp is better than the built in Denon player's pre-amp.

Any thoughts?
guakus

Showing 3 responses by builder3

Turntable grounding is somewhat unique, and should go to that labeled screw at your phono input on the Yamaha. It doesn't have a thing to do with anything else.
I’d start with Option 1. Either way, the turntable is still designed to be grounded in the original manner, (I believe). Don’t reinvent the wheel unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Personally, I wouldn't put any extra money in that turntable. You can buy a $450-500 turntable that comes with a better cartridge, no internal phono stage, no USB. Simpler and should sound better, too. Just my opinion.