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How to connect Phono Stage from vintage receiver

I want to use my Marantz 2230 phono stage to play records through my integrated amp. Do I connect the preamp in from the 2230 to the inputs to my integrated? Or is there another way like through the tape out? My integrated has a passive preamp section.
almonduck
hifitime
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Almonduck, that would give you two preamps,with extra tone,volume,balance,and more parts if you went from the 2230's preouts to your integated inputs.If it was a "power amp only" inputs,it should be ok. With Jea48's way will use the least amount of stuff. The other way would cause problems you don't need.Jea48 has it right.
almonduck OP
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I hooked it as Jea48 suggested and things are great. Less noise and more of my Red Wine integrated coming through. Thank you everyone for all your help.
hifitime
715 posts
 
Sounds Great!
jea48
4,546 posts
 
Almonduck,

Something else you may want to try,... reversing the non polarized plug of the marantz 180 degrees in the electrical receptacle outlet. One direction should be quieter than the other.
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