Phono preamp output

[aragorn723]

On my current system, I don't have a way to listen to records with headphones.  Is there any reason why I can't use rca splitters on a phono preamp output and send one set to my Quickie and one set to an Onyko integrated amp?  The Onkyo has a headphone amp built in, so if this setup is ok, that will fix my issue temporarily.

Dave

 

[Paul Birkeland]

It depends a little on the output impedance of your phono preamp and the input impedances of the devices it would feed.

Why not feed the Quickie into the Onkyo?

 

[aragorn723]

Are you suggesting splitting the Quickie output, and running 1 set of rcas to my power amp and one set to the Onkyo inputs (like the CD input?). I don't have preamp inputs on the Onkyo.  The phono preamp is a Rega fono mini.

Dave

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Do you have line level inputs on the Onkyo?

 

[aragorn723]

Not sure what you mean.  The Onkyo model number is the TX-SR505.  Are line level inputs preamp level inputs, or inputs for devices like cd, dvd, etc?

Dave

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I'm not sure what a preamp level input is.  Some integrated amplifiers have a main output/preamp input, but that's just a split between the preamp and power amp.  A line level input would take signal from devices like a CD player, phone, etc.  You could plug the Quickie into one of those.

 

[Doc B]

That input was generally called AUX in the old days.

 

[aragorn723]

Just tried it out.  Listened to James Taylor's Sweet Baby James.  I don't remember ever hearing the piano so well.  Got some nice harmonics going there . Everything seems to be working fine, thanks!

Dave