1st post- New 2 vinyl. Pro-Ject Debut III question

Maybe I read something wrong. But my question has bene answered. I will double check before I connect my TT. thanks

Nothing I've read about the Debut III mentions a built-in phono stage, including Pro-Ject's website, and I've never seen one with an included phono stage either. The current Debut Carbon Phono USB has a built-in phono stage, and maybe an older USB model did, too, but if you have the standard Debut III you'll need your Pre/Pro's phono stage.

If you're worried and want to double check, plug the TT into "tape" and spin a record. What you hear is likely to be very quiet and shelved down in the bass and up in the treble (as all records sound w/o RIAA equalization from a phono pre). If the TT sounds great through the "tape" input, you'll know it does have a phono pre of its own. Trying this won't damage anything. My guess is that you'll end up needing and using the phono stage in your Bob Carver.

Enjoy the TT!

I just read my post again. I messed it up. What Ablang said is correct. If your TT has a built in phono stage then you need to use a regular line level input. If, not, then you need to use the one in your preamp or buy an external one. I'm almost positive your TT does not have a built in phono stage, though.

I am not sure where I thought I read about the Debut III having a built in phono stage but it does not. Thanks to everyone's posts. I appreciate it.