Beomaster 3000-2 and Philips GA-212 Turntable

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macguyft (archived)
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Posted February 18, 2011 at 00:34 GMT
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Hello,

I need some technical advise.  I just acquired a nice Beomaster 3000-2.  I have an existing Philips GA 212 turntable that I would like to use with this.  When testing this I barely have any levels (volume at 8 out of 10 before a peep).  Someone told me that these are designed for Bang and Olufsen turntables and that I would need a power amp for the turntable.  Not quite sure what is meant by that.  Should this not work?  Is there something so unique with these receivers that requires a "special" turntable?

Thanks!

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mexking
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Posted February 18, 2011 at 00:47 GMT
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You will need a phono preamplifier Sounds Heavenly, can help you

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Posted February 18, 2011 at 01:20 GMT
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The Beomaster 3000 has two Phono inputs. One has a built-in RIAA preamplifier (the other hasn't).
I suggest you try the other input.

Martin

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joeyboygolf
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Posted February 18, 2011 at 06:17 GMT
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Agree with Dillen. Sounds like you need to be using the Phono 1 input which is for T/T's without built in pre-amp.

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