How do you hook up a turntable?

How to Connect a Turntable to an AV ReceiverPlace your turntable directly next to your receiver. Connect the supplied RCA-type stereo cable to the output of your turntable. Look at the back of your receiver and examine the audio input options.More items •13 Nov 2018

How do I connect my hifi to my turntable?

To connect a turntable without a built-in preamp to a mini Hi-Fi system, you will need to use a standalone preamp between the turntable and the mini Hi-Fi system. You connect the RCA cable from the turntable to the input on the preamp. And the output on the preamp to the LINE input on the mini Hi-Fi system.

How do I get my turntable to work?

Part 2 of 3: Operating the TurntablePut the platter into motion. Control setups will vary between turntables. Lift or cue the tonearm. Position the tonearm above the beginning of the record. Lower the stylus onto the record. Put the tonearm back into place when the record is over.

Do turntables need a receiver?

If you want to set up a simple turntable stereo, and youre only planning on using it for that one function, you dont need bulky and unnecessary equipment like a receiver.