![]() Perhaps I could get something like the model you recommended strictly for use with my turntable. I find the new AVR technology useful and desirable, if my equipment can handle it. Heck, my Technics receiver was given to me probably more than 20 years ago. Joelongwood, I have considered what you have said, since there have been so many leaps in technology since I last acquired a receiver. I'd be curious to know what something in the $40-$50 range gets: whether (a) decent performance or (b) noticeable distortion. I imagine I would be looking for something in the pre-amp/phono stage for under $100. ![]() The Smokester, thanks for the recommendation for those two specific phono stages however, they are definitely out of reach for my budget. (i.e., perhaps I will gain a greater advantage from the cable box's digital channels than I am currently seeing.) Being very new at all of this, I am hoping I will be able to see a visible difference. ![]() I am interested to see how this will affect my picture since I use a fiberoptics cable box on an analog television. I can go to Radio Shack and buy the cables and see what kind of result this yields now, before a new receiver is in the mix. PyschoZX, I will definitely do this, probably when I get my new receiver. (b) Possibly one AVR and a pre-amp for the turntable. (a) Possibly two receivers one vintage for the turntable and an AVR for my TV, DVD, digital cable box, Bose speakers. It sounds like I need two devices, one for powering my turntable and an AVR to take advantage of new technology. If my equipment can't handle even a receiver of this type, however, it's better to know it now and I'll just buy a less expensive model with a phono-in. I am looking at possibly the Onkyo TX-SR502 the specs are here: The other item I could use advice on is a stereo receiver that won't break the bank (under $300). I do not currently have the S-Video connected as I didn't start reading about stereo glossary terms until yesterday and didn't know it might improve my picture. I have only been using RCA cables, no S-Video. * Tape deck but it's currently not hooked up. * A Scientific Atlanta DVR cable box model Explorer 8300 (for regular television sets, not high-definition ones) with an S-Video Out and digital audio out * A Sony VCR SLV-N900 with composite video and cable box control * A Sony DVD player Model #DVP-NS315 with S-Video Out, component video out, and Digital Coaxial Out (PCM/DTS/Dolby Digital) * A Sony Trinitron TV, Model KV-27V55, with an S-Video In and composite video for Video 1, 2, and 3, and one pair of RCA L & R audio out Any advice on what to buy would be appreciated. ![]() All I need is a basic unit to get the job done no frills and nothing spectacular, as the rest of my equipment is fairly basic. I don't know what I'm doing as I'm not very technical, but I saw one pre-amp for $40 and wonder about the distortion on something priced that low. I'm concerned with getting a quality pre-amp, and could use any advice on brands, etc. Thanks for the link to the info on my turntable, and for clarifying what a phono stage is. Immtbiker, from what you describe, I would want a pre-amp that includes a phono stage instead of getting a separate phono stage device. I imagine I'll be looking for one with newer technologies and buy a separate pre-amp. Yes, I have noticed that the more modern receivers tend to lack phono inputs, unless they are either really pricey, or unless they are bare-bones basics.
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