I totally agree that the Pro-Ject is the way to go. When I reread the thread I realized that the Logitech was the only source for power.
How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup
Hi. Good Day to you all! My first post and first visit.
I have a cheap Scott turntable equipped with a low priced Audio-Technica mm cartridge through a cheap Berhringer pre-amp into a Logitech Z-680 speaker system. I also have a CD player separately into the system.
The volume output from the speakers is markedly lower from records than from CDs. I suppose that CD medium might be a little louder (the loudness war thing?) than vinyl but this seems to be an output problem not a difference in mediums.
I would like to increase LP volume. How can I do this? Can I get a higher output cartridge for my turntable? How about a pre-amp with higher output? The Logitech speaker system seems plenty powerful.
I've researched but can't seem to find an answer that I understand.
Thanks!
I have a cheap Scott turntable equipped with a low priced Audio-Technica mm cartridge through a cheap Berhringer pre-amp into a Logitech Z-680 speaker system. I also have a CD player separately into the system.
The volume output from the speakers is markedly lower from records than from CDs. I suppose that CD medium might be a little louder (the loudness war thing?) than vinyl but this seems to be an output problem not a difference in mediums.
I would like to increase LP volume. How can I do this? Can I get a higher output cartridge for my turntable? How about a pre-amp with higher output? The Logitech speaker system seems plenty powerful.
I've researched but can't seem to find an answer that I understand.
Thanks!
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What is gain on the ProJect Phono Box? Unless the Box has appreciably more gain than the Behringer how is that going to help? The answers to each of the OP's questions as posted in 4th paragraph are; yes and yes. We still don't know what AT cartridge is on the Scott TT, therefore don't know the output. To me the only complicating issue is the relative cost of adding a vinyl system to an ultra inexpensive computer system. One that can closely match the volume levels provided by a CD player. Not that it can't be done. |
Rajastrums, You're comparing the speaker output volume between a Turntable and a CD player connected to an inexpensive multi-channel computer speaker system. Most of the feedback you will receive here is based on experience with a more typical 2-channel audio hi-fi system. Unless we have ALL of the details about your particular setup, we can't tell you exactly what's happening with your unique setup. And detailed specifications for your inexpensive Logitech computer speaker system don't seem to be readily available. Based on the information I've seen I would say you need either more gain from your phono cartridge or your phono pre-amp. However, there is a possibility that you have a setup issue with your Logitech computer audio system. The Logitech seems to use non-standard cabling, etc., so standard hi-fi setup may not apply. Lastly, how do you have your phono-preamp connect to the Logitech system controller box? Which input are you using? What input are you using for your CD player (digital input or analog input?)? You either have a problem your the overall gain of your TT/phono setup or you may have a setup problem on the Logitech speaker system side. |
Sorry to neglect this topic fora few days. I'm co-ordinating a renovation of my house. that kept me busy for a while. mesch, This is the cartridge i have. https://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT3600-Standard-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B000A3945Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=electr... 4.2mV output |
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