Would a phono preamp solve this problem?

[2channelGuy]

The output from my turntable is lower than all other devices. When recording LPs to CD, the input levels on theTascam cassette/CD recorder won't go high enough to get to 0db. So my recordings come out a few db lower than what l like. lf l put a phono preamp on the turntable and connect it to a non phono input would that solve the problem? l wish my CD recorder's input level would go as high as the older cassette decks.

 

[lovinthehd]

What are the details of current gear? Some phono stages do offer adjustable gain...look at the ART Phono Plus perhaps.

 

[TLS Guy]

The output from my turntable is lower than all other devices. When recording LPs to CD, the input levels on theTascam cassette/CD recorder won't go high enough to get to 0db. So my recordings come out a few db lower than what l like. lf l put a phono preamp on the turntable and connect it to a non phono input would that solve the problem? l wish my CD recorder's input level would go as high as the older cassette decks.

Why the Hell are you using a Cassette/CD recorder in this day and age? Are you 95 or something? You are at least 20 years behind the times. And I'm in my dotage already at 74. This is just absurd.

 

[sterling shoote]

The output from my turntable is lower than all other devices. When recording LPs to CD, the input levels on theTascam cassette/CD recorder won't go high enough to get to 0db. So my recordings come out a few db lower than what l like. lf l put a phono preamp on the turntable and connect it to a non phono input would that solve the problem? l wish my CD recorder's input level would go as high as the older cassette decks.

Yes, connect the turntable to your amp's phono input and then connect record output from your amp to the Tascam Cassette/CD Recorder. You will get a condition whereby recording level can be adjusted for ideal results.

 

[sterling shoote]

Why the Hell are you using a Cassette/CD recorder in this day and age? Are you 95 or something? You are at least 20 years behind the times. And I'm in my dotage already at 74. This is just absurd.

Behind the times? I still record LPs to cassette, since my 2000 Camaro Super Sport has a cassette player, my 96 Honda Accord has a cassette player, and my 96 Tahoe has a cassette player. It's why I maintain my Sony TC-K950ES Compact Cassette Recorder.

 

[Trebdp83]

Well, that is cheaper than getting new stereos or cars. There is another option if you have a 3.5mm port on a smart phone or music player.

 

[lovinthehd]

LOL I have one vehicle with a cassette player still (and I might still have one or two cassettes in the glove box now that I think about it) but it also has a 6 disc cd changer so I just use that instead.....but my other only has a single disc cd player but with a usb input so I just use a well-loaded usb drive there rather than mess with cds in there....

 

[snakeeyes]

I remember these cassette adapters. My Sony discman has to use it to connect to my Kenwood cassette car stereo in the early 90’s.

 

[Trebdp83]

I remember these cassette adapters. My Sony discman has to use it to connect to my Kenwood cassette car stereo in the early 90’s.

I also used the discman with a cassette adapter in a vehicle’s cassette player years ago. Then, bought a car with a cassette player and a six disc changer, in the damn trunk!

 

[lovinthehd]

I went thru a coupla those cassette adaptors in my days with cassette decks in vehicles....so I could use my Discman I still have a vehicle with a cassette deck and a 6 cd changer in the back myself.... but no cassettes, don't miss them whatsoever.

 

[2channelGuy]

Why the Hell are you using a Cassette/CD recorder in this day and age? Are you 95 or something? You are at least 20 years behind the times. And I'm in my dotage already at 74. This is just absurd.

What format should l be recording to be current with the times?

 

[Mikado463]

while I no longer transfer Lp's to cassette I have a cassette player in my garage system that still does a fine job playing back the 4-5 dozen cassette I still own.

 

[lovinthehd]

What format should l be recording to be current with the times?

I'd do it digitally (and flac in final form, but starting with the .wav file). Then again if all you have is a cassette deck for playback, that may not do the trick.

 

[sterling shoote]

What format should l be recording to be current with the times?

What's interesting is music producers and audio equipment manufacturers seem intent to route all music media exclusively via HDMI to preclude any sort of consumer recording of published music. At any rate, the only current recorder I am familiar with today is the TASCAM DA-3000. DA-3000 | OVERVIEW | TASCAM - United States
This recorder paired with another makes copying DRM possible via AES-EBU connection, which is not subject to copy management rules.