Budget Home Theater With Phono Input

[Suntower]

Hi,

A complete newb to home theater here. I was looking at some budget 'all in one' 5.1 packages---you know--- 5DVD player, tuner, speakers in a box.

Wanted to get the Panasonic 700 or the Samsump PT38 because they have wireless rear speakers. BUT, then I noticed they have like sod all for inputs. For example, it doesn't look like -any- of the low priced units have an RIAA phone pre input. Whassup with that?

Are there any budget systems like this that have a good ol' fashioned phono in so I can still play vinyl when I like without having to have a whole 2nd system?

TIA,

---JC

 

[MDS]

Manufacturers seem to only include phono inputs on their higher models and you won't likely find phono inputs on any HTIB systems.

However, you can buy a phono pre-amp for your turntable (or buy a turntable with a built-in pre-amp) and connect it to any line level input (tape, cd, aux, etc).

 

[Suntower]

Hey thanks for that.

I downloaded the manual on the Samsung and it does indeed have two 'Aux' stereo audio inputs, so I assume I can go to Radio Shack and get an RIAA pre and stick my phono and cassette players into those.

Thanks!

---JC

 

[mulester7]

I downloaded the manual on the Samsung and it does indeed have two 'Aux' stereo audio inputs, so I assume I can go to Radio Shack and get an RIAA pre and stick my phono and cassette players into those.

Thanks!

---JC

....SunTower, you need the RIAA pre only for the phono....the cassette player's output is high impedence already.....

 

[jcPanny]

What is your budget?

You can probably do much better than a HTIB. Reply with budget and room specs for recommendations.