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Connect a turntable to my HD TV

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Gibnon Posted messages 61 Status Member -
Hello,

I would like to get a turntable for my old records, but I don't have a hi-fi system, speakers, or home theater, and I was wondering if I could connect this turntable via the RCA output:
https://www.cnet.com/products/pioneer-pl-990-turntable/
to this TV:
http://tv-video.fnac.com/a2254989/Televiseur-Televiseur-LCD-16-9-Sony-KDL-40W4000E?PID=65867

Is this feasible or completely silly and impossible?

Thanks :)
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    Gibnon Posted messages 61 Status Member 77
     
    Hi,

    It's not possible. A turntable connects to a phono input or an input equipped with an RIAA equalizer. This equalizer adjusts the bass and treble. If you connect a turntable to a regular input, you will only get treble without bass.
    No TV has a phono input.
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    1. tam
       
      Hi and thank you

      But what does it mean when manufacturers specify "Built-in phono preamp"
      I am citing this URL:
      http://www.shoppydoo.fr/prix-accessoires_son-preampli_phono.html

      The DP-29F is the ultimate easy turntable. Delivered ready to use with its cartridge and dust cover, it comes with a built-in phono preamp and can be connected to any home theater or mini system, even if they don't have a phono input.

      Or when it states: "built-in phono equalizer"
      Or again "built-in RIAA preamp", I searched on Wikipedia and for RIAA, it has to do with record sales, gold records, etc.

      I feel like this is going to cost me more than I expected to re-listen to my vinyls....
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