A-9030-9050-Connecting a Turntable

Please use the following guide to connect a turntable to the A-9030/A-9050 Integrated Amplifier. 

The PHONO input jacks are for use with moving-magnet (MM) type cartridges.  Use an analog audio cable to connect the PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the turntable, as shown.  If your amplifier has shorting pin plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your turntable.

TIP

• If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to GND terminal
  • With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which case it should be disconnected
• If the turntable has a moving-coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC phono preamp
  • In this case, connect the turntable to the phono preamp’s input, and connect the phono preamp’s output to the PHONO L/R jacks

If there is no sound:

• Make sure the integrated amplifier’s volume control is not set to minimum
• Make sure the correct input source is selected
• Make sure the integrated amplifier is not muted
• Make sure the speakers are connected correctly

If the sound is distorted or sound quality is not good:

• If your turntable has a built-in phono preamp, connect to other analog inputs such as LINE IN
• If your turntable does not have a built-in phono preamp, connect a turntable to PHONO
• Make sure that the ground wire is connected. Otherwise, it may produce an audible hum and noise
• Make sure the speaker cables are connected with the correct polarity
• Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way
• The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic fields, such as those from a TV. Try moving any such devices away from the integrated amplifier
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with speaker or power cables may degrade the sound quality, so refrain from doing it
• Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet
• Install the integrated amplifier on a sturdy rack or shelf. Position it so that its weight is evenly dispersed on its four legs. Do not install the integrated amplifier in a place with vibration or an unstable location.