Turntable hookup

[gebco]

<font color='#000000'>I recently bought an Integra DTR-5.4 knowing that it doesn't have an input for a turntable. This isn't a huge concern. However, I'm wondering if I would be able to connect the turntable to the audio section of one of the video inputs without doing damage to either component. I'm assuming I could ground the turntable on one of the casing screws?

Thanks in advance.</font>

 

[A. Vivaldi]

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gebco : <font color='#000000'>I recently bought an Integra DTR-5.4 knowing that it doesn't have an input for a turntable. This isn't a huge concern. However, I'm wondering if I would be able to connect the turntable to the audio section of one of the video inputs without doing damage to either component. I'm assuming I could ground the turntable on one of the casing screws?

Thanks in advance.</font>

<font color='#000000'>I tried doing that once to one of my recievers and the music came out at an extremely low volume, even when turned up all the way. Those a/v inputs aren't sensitive enough for a turntable. You need to get an outboard phono stage. NAD makes a good one called the PP-2. It's around $125 I think.</font>