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Latest post 10-16-2009 6:14 PM by Peter. 4 replies.
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  • 10-14-2009 5:19 PM

    3300 turntable - non B&O amp issues

    Help, my partner has very kindly given me a 3300 turntable but when I have tried to connect it to a modern Marantz amp, (KI signature) there is very low volume output and massive hum. Is this something to do with the earthing or do I need to buy a pre-amp? If I need to buy a pre-amp, what do I need to look out for or has anyone had any experience at all? Huh?

  • 10-14-2009 5:42 PM In reply to

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    Re: 3300 turntable - non B&O amp issues

    Welcome to Beoworld.
    What a lovely thing to receive!
    I know that the Amp that went with the Beogram 3300 has a built in pre amp, so presume that the deck didn't.
    If I'm wrong, someone will soon come round and correct me.
    LifeStyle AV sell preamps for around £75 as do Sounds Heavenly. Both links on this page.

    Andy T

    Poor me, never win owt!

  • 10-15-2009 2:56 AM In reply to

    Re: 3300 turntable - non B&O amp issues

    Brilliant, thanks Andy.

  • 10-16-2009 5:57 PM In reply to

    Re: 3300 turntable - non B&O amp issues

    Does anyone else have any other advice at all with regards to the possible pre-amp issue.

  • 10-16-2009 6:14 PM In reply to

    Re: 3300 turntable - non B&O amp issues

    Andy is quite right - you need a RIAA pre-amp. In days gone by, amplifiers had a dedicated record player input which amplified the signal internally - most amplifiers these days do not have this so you need an external one. Prices vary from a few tens of pounds to thousands. A few tens will do!

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