Recievers, Pre amps and amps.

I am new to this turntable hookup.

I have a Thorens TD 166 MKII with a Magnepan Unitrac 1 tonearm.

I was looking at getting a Vintage receiver. But know I am wondering do I need a Pre amp and a amp.

I am not even sure how you would hook up a system like that.

Any info appreciated.

burgh03-01-2018 12:53am

imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,180 posts 03-01-2018 at 05:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Magnepan Unitrac 1 is a low mass (7g effective mass) tonearm, work best with med-high compliance cartridge. I suggest you get a inexpensive MM cartridge to setup the turntable, make sure the table and arm are in good working order before you go any further.
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,417 posts 03-01-2018 at 08:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A restored receiver would make a nice vintage system. Not all receivers have a phono input, so you would need a separate phonostage (phono preamp) that plugs into a line input. I also suggest you start with a MM cartridge. Don't buy a receiver until you know what speakers you want. The receiver has to have enough power to drive the speakers.
oregonpapa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,867 posts 03-01-2018 at 09:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Burgh ... I have this for sale on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-1700-receiver-Just-back-from-tech-Tested-and-works-great/282863415... Frank
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 03-01-2018 at 10:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 oregonpapa! Nice looking and a reasonable price!