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RCA output on a turntable?

So I'm wondering what contributes most to the high quality sound of going analog with a turn table. Is it the phono connection, or is it the vinyl record, or both?

The reason I ask is because I would love to get a turntable, but my preamp (AES-3) doesn't have a phono input, so my only 2 options are replace my preamp (which I am strongly opposed to since I've only had it a few months) or find a turntable with RCA outputs. Are there any decent turntables that use RCA, or is this not a feasible option?
hockey4496
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lowrider57
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Keep your preamp and use a phono preamp for the TT; it then plugs into your AES-3 via RCA cable. I think you need to research the Agon archives regarding analogue and what is required for a decent setup.
This topic has been widely discussed and the sound of a vinyl record is something special.
hockey4496 OP
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I'm not sure i'm following you... 2 preamps in series? I'll keep researching, but I havent so far found anything to really address what I'm asking...

Thanks for the input!
xiekitchen
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Not two preamps, but what you need is an outboard phono section. Your turntable output goes into the phono section, that unit's output goes into your pre-amp as a line input to your preamp. The phono section correctly equilizes the signal and boosts the gain to a line-level input. There are MANY choices these days, in all price ranges.
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