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The headphone output will work. Headphone outputs are compatible with line-inputs. The signal voltage is about the same. The differences are that headphone outputs are capable of driving headphones (lower impedance). It doesn't work the other way around... Line-outputs cannot drive headphones, and headphones always have a volume control and sometimes line-outputs don't.
It's an old inferior format. But if that's your plan, I'd recommend a new turntable. If I was buying a new turntable I'd probably buy the AT-120. It doesn't seem "too cheap" and it's not crazy expensive. And it comes ready-to-play with a cartridge and built-in preamp. It has USB for digitizing records and it's direct-drive so there are no belts or drive wheels to wear out. I've got a 40-year old Techincs direct drive and it still works perfectly. (It hasn't been in continuous use for 40 years... For the last few decades it's only been used to occasionally digitize a record that's not available digitally.)If that's true, of course it's "compatible" with with the system it came with. But without the old electronics it's not compatible with anything "modern" and it won't work with a regular phono preamp or the phono preamp built-into a receiver.
It had terrific sound quality though one channel wasn't working. I'm new to this stuff. Is it a low end conical stylus better due to less pops and crackles, or super high end I'll have to find out.DIN - Phono RCA | Cables, adapters and converters
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saves cutting wires
The 1/4 output is meant to provide extra shielding for the signal wire to prevent interference.
I wouldn't cut anything until you're 100% sure the record player works properly. I've read those record players are only compatible with ceramic cartridges which I wouldn't know where to find. It's a very old mid 70s unit and may need some servicing to get it working, might not be worth the trouble unless you're handy with electronics repair.
Thank you. It is good to know the headphone isn't a permanent solution. I only needed to know if it worked as a line output. That is great information.Why do you want to play records? Do you have some old records you want to play? If that's all you want the old record player should be OK, at least to start with.
The headphone output will work. Headphone outputs are compatible with line-inputs. The signal voltage is about the same. The differences are that headphone outputs are capable of driving headphones (lower impedance). It doesn't work the other way around... Line-outputs cannot drive headphones, and headphones always have a volume control and sometimes line-outputs don't.
You may not want something "permanently" plugged-into the front panel but it might be a quick & easy way to try it out.
If you are thinking about "getting into viny", I'd advise against it.
If that's true, of course it's "compatible" with with the system it came with. But without the old electronics it's not compatible with anything "modern" and it won't work with a regular phono preamp or the phono preamp built-into a receiver.
And you can't easily/practically swap it for a magnetic cartridge. It's not worth attempting...
When I was growing-up in the 1970s, most average stereos had ceramic cartridges and only the high-end stuff had a magnetic cartridge. There is a BIG difference in sound quality and now only a few super-cheap turntables have ceramic.
Usually the clue is a flip-over stylus for LPs or 78's like this. Not all ceramic cartridges have that no magnetic cartridges have a flip-over stylus
Not to mention the "rumble" of the wheel rolling around. Not audible on 70s speakers...
Hmmm... Do you mean it's not available digitally or it just doesn't "feel right"? There is a LOT of blues on CD and streaming. Or do you get the blues when you listen to the crappy analog sound quality?
Nonsense - where Duals were concerned!!!
I don't want to look ungrateful, but I didn't want this thread to be about digital and vinyl. I bought a speaker set for my family and this record player was brought up to be used with it. I was originally intending to use the speakers with tv, or laptop. You know how relatives are...Hmmm... Do you mean it's not available digitally or it just doesn't "feel right"? There is a LOT of blues on CD and streaming. Or do you get the blues when you listen to the crappy analog sound quality?
Either way, since you really want to "listen", I'd recommend a new turntable, and you can optionally digitize.
As far as "sound", a digitized copy will sound exactly the same as the direct vinyl (in a blind listening test) assuming no "problems" when digitizing. Or the digitized copy can sound better because you can (partially) clean-up clicks & pops and you can EQ, etc. (Or the Parks Waxwing preamp has real-time noise reduction.)
Do you have old 78 RPM records? If so I have more comments & suggestions...
Vivaldi sounded nice. That is all I heard from it.
Funny enough LP120XBTUSB is cheaper than an LP5X where I live, though the opposite is the case I believe in the UK.
I have. I'll try to trade it in for a second hand 1229.
Well good luck with that trade up. They're meant to be nice, I wouldn't know how they compare to a new DD (direct drive). I run an old Lenco idler myself, an old Technics DD and sometimes pull the Rega out out of it's box.
I wouldn't say that. Have another read through this thread, there's some worthwhile advice in that regard. If you're stuck on vintage I would say I'm an advocate for looking for a decent used DD, but if you got a line on Duals in your neighbourhood go for it. On the other hand the new turntables offer a lot of nice options plus built in pre so you don't have to mess around with a bunch of separates and that makes a lot of sense for someone's first record player. Like I said lots to choose from, it's just a matter of ticking your boxes. Pick out something nice that suits your needs to start with and you won't have to mess around with it for a long time (if ever).
