> Saturday, November 30, 2002, at 03:39 PM, Aughenbaugh, W wrote: > Well, I would modify that to read, "few do, most don't." Perhaps I'm > picking > nits, but the term 'turntable' connotes a sub-system component of a > hi-fi > stereo system. Similarly, an amplifier (aka integrated amplifier [or > pre-amp > in more expensive systems]) replaces the more common (and less > expensive) > receiver. A phonograph would more typically have a pre-amp and > phonographs > generally are rather low end components of 'boom box' systems.
Although this may be true, a lot of consumer componet systems (Sony ES, Pioneer Elite and the higher end of the standard consumer units) have pre amps built-in, they are usually disabled though. A fairly decent Pioneer turntable (about $99USD, I forgot the model) has a hidden switch under the platter to enable the pre-amp, it is off by default. More consumer turntables are being made this way because of the proliferation of multi-channel reciever/amps that don't have phono inputs anymore. It is a selling point to people who don't want to even try to find a separate pre-amp. Do note that high end systems (Carver, Denon, Harmon-Kardon-before they started making computer speakers;)) are another beast altogether. Let's face it, unfortunantly, most people who have turntables and actually give a hoot about the extra few db of S/N have $1000+ systems and probably a room to go with it. Everyone else just thinks that records make really big, cool coasters that don't say AOL on them. -Robyn -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
