Two Turntables through Yamaha AS201?

SullDog

Hi guys,

Bought a setup through yourselves earlier in the year, which is superb by the way!, but have now been given an a second turntable that I looking to run through my amp. I know there's various ways of doing it but I'm wondering what the simplest solution would be to run my Pro-Ject Primary and Technics SL-BD22 through my Yamaha AS201 amplifier? 

Thanks lads!

Aaron.

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

SullDog wrote: »

Hi guys,

Bought a setup through yourselves earlier in the year, which is superb by the way!, but have now been given an a second turntable that I looking to run through my amp. I know there's various ways of doing it but I'm wondering what the simplest solution would be to run my Pro-Ject Primary and Technics SL-BD22 through my Yamaha AS201 amplifier? 

Thanks lads!

Aaron.

Hi Aaron.

Very strange request :p

You will be able to run a 2nd turntable if you connect to one of the other phono inputs on the AS201, CD or Tuner. You will most likely require a phono stage as the AS201 only has the one built in and the Project would already be using this input. 
Phono stage starts at £24.95
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-909962-btech-bt26-pre-amp-mm-phono-pre-amp-mic-pre-amp.aspx

You will be then be able to switch between the two.

Is then any particular reason you are looking to run two turntable as this is not something I have came across someone doing before (Other than a DJ but this would require a mixer etc...)

Any questions please let me know.

SullDog

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

SullDog wrote: »

Hi guys,

Bought a setup through yourselves earlier in the year, which is superb by the way!, but have now been given an a second turntable that I looking to run through my amp. I know there's various ways of doing it but I'm wondering what the simplest solution would be to run my Pro-Ject Primary and Technics SL-BD22 through my Yamaha AS201 amplifier? 

Thanks lads!

Aaron.

Hi Aaron.

Very strange request :p

You will be able to run a 2nd turntable if you connect to one of the other phono inputs on the AS201, CD or Tuner. You will most likely require a phono stage as the AS201 only has the one built in and the Project would already be using this input. 
Phono stage starts at £24.95
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-909962-btech-bt26-pre-amp-mm-phono-pre-amp-mic-pre-amp.aspx

You will be then be able to switch between the two.

Is then any particular reason you are looking to run two turntable as this is not something I have came across someone doing before (Other than a DJ but this would require a mixer etc...)

Any questions please let me know.

Hi Kenny,


Thanks for the help! Yeah bit of a strange one I know :D It's purely because I don't want to put it into storage and although I may rarely use it I'd still like to have the option of it being a functional turntable rather than being there purely for aesthetics! As for the BTECH phono stage attached I've read that there's a chance of hum from the box?

ED E

As you've zero need for concurrent listening I'd avoid going through an inappropriately amp'd input and instead just get an RCA switcher. A decent one should have no impact on audio quality and will be passive and basically bulletproof. 

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

SullDog wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

SullDog wrote: »

Hi guys,

Bought a setup through yourselves earlier in the year, which is superb by the way!, but have now been given an a second turntable that I looking to run through my amp. I know there's various ways of doing it but I'm wondering what the simplest solution would be to run my Pro-Ject Primary and Technics SL-BD22 through my Yamaha AS201 amplifier? 

Thanks lads!

Aaron.

Hi Aaron.

Very strange request :p

You will be able to run a 2nd turntable if you connect to one of the other phono inputs on the AS201, CD or Tuner. You will most likely require a phono stage as the AS201 only has the one built in and the Project would already be using this input. 
Phono stage starts at £24.95
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-909962-btech-bt26-pre-amp-mm-phono-pre-amp-mic-pre-amp.aspx

You will be then be able to switch between the two.

Is then any particular reason you are looking to run two turntable as this is not something I have came across someone doing before (Other than a DJ but this would require a mixer etc...)

Any questions please let me know.

Hi Kenny,


Thanks for the help! Yeah bit of a strange one I know :D It's purely because I don't want to put it into storage and although I may rarely use it I'd still like to have the option of it being a functional turntable rather than being there purely for aesthetics! As for the BTECH phono stage attached I've read that there's a chance of hum from the box?

Hey Aaron.

Yes, there is always a chance with the B-tech as there is no grounding screw and its only £24.95

You could go up to the Project Phonobox MM which is a very popular choice priced at £60
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201010-project-phonobox-mm-mm-phono-pre-amp.aspx

With pretty much all turntables there is a risk of electrical hum. Make sure you try your best to keep the audio cables away from the mains cables.

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

ED E wrote: »

As you've zero need for concurrent listening I'd avoid going through an inappropriately amp'd input and instead just get an RCA switcher. A decent one should have no impact on audio quality and will be passive and basically bulletproof. 

Hi ED E.

There would be no issue in using one of the other phono inputs along with a phono stage. This is a very common thing to do.
I'm also not sure what you mean by "inappropriately amp'd" ? 
Using an extrenal phono stage will do the same job if not better than the ones that are usually built it.

Some amps don't have a pre amp built in and phono stages are designed for this purpose.

The OP could use a RCA switcher if he wants but I would not say there would be no impact on the audio quality as any extra switches or components will have an effect on audio quality weather it be large or small.

There will be only so much of a difference you will would be able to notice with an amp like the AS201 anyway.

The Ritz

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