Just a power amp, turntable and speakers?


What is the reason that you need a pre-amp? If I only want to listen to records on an older Marantz turntable, can I simply run it into a high powered power amp and out to some floor speakers? I'd be interested in hearing any and all opinions/input on this topic.

thanks!
jeldridge70b7d0
As has been said, you need a volume control in the circuit, which is what a preamp does. Otherwise it would simply play at full volume all the time. Plus you must have a phono preamp, either built in to the system preamp, or a separate unit. The phono signal is very low output, plus it is equalized with an RIAA curve, and sounds horrible without the proper re-equalization.
Does your Scott integrated have pre-amp output jacks on the back? If it doesnt, you cant add a separate power amp to it.
Are you sure that it is pre-amp out, and not just a tape out, which will not have volume control.
Damn, you're right. It's just a tape out. I was thinking it had a true pre-out because that's what the seller told me. Not a big deal, I didn't pay much for it.

I'm going to get something new I think. I'll read up a bit on this site first, for sure.