Connecting a turntable (MM) to my Beoplay A9 MKIII

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Hey guys

I am enjoying my new Beoplay A9 MKII a lot, but i'm curious to know if I can connect my turntable to it? Maybe through an amplifier, and if so, will it work well or isn't the A9 suitable as a speaker for a turntable?

The Beoplay A9 MKIII Connections:
1 x Line-in / Optica combi-jack 
1 x EthernetI don't have much knowledge within the subject, which is why I write to you. 

J

Hi and welcome to Beoworld,

your turntable must have a preamp (RIIA preamp) either built-in or added.

Depending on the output connection, you will need a ? to a minijack cable.

N.B. There are settings in the app for the A9 to adjust the sensitivity of the line-in port of the A9.

This line-in port has autosense, which means that it will seitch to the input, once the music from the turntable starts.

If you have further B&O devices (NL devices on the same network) you can listen to the turntable from those, too.

Should you need a preamp, here is an example of how to do it:

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

Hi MM

Thank you for answering

My turntable is a Music Hall mmf 2.3, and it doesn't have a built-in preamp..

Should I then invest in a amplifier with build-in RIAA or should i just go with a external preamp like the one you suggested or the Music Hall mini 2 phono preamplifie

/J

All you need is the RIAA preamp, no further preamp/amp.

The A9 has built-in active speakers, so it only needs a line signal.

The easiest thing to do, is to send Steve (SoundsHeavenly) a mail and explain what you have and want to do.

I am pretty sure he has the right solution cables inclusive.

Also name the lenght of the needed cable.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

The basics of connecting is also explained in this video:

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

The badics of connecting is also explained in this video:

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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