Amp question for my turntable

[nintom]

Hello,
I recently purchased an Audio-Technica at-lp120 usb turntable. Noob question alert: I think I need a separate amp for this unit, is that correct? If so, what would be an appropriate place to start looking?

Right now I'm working with a Klipsch promedia 2.1 (http/www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-Speaker/dp/B000062VUO) system for speakers

I can plug it in to the Klipsch directly and it sounds OK but the volume maxes out at a very low level.

Help? Kinda lost and feeling stupid.

Thanks in advance!

 

[kiren]

The reason it maxes at a low level is that phonograph outputs are fairly weak, old school receivers built to work with turntables typically had seperate Phono inputs, in this case it wasn't just a naming convenience, there was actually an additional pre-amp on those inputs to boost it to the same levels as other devices. Thats pretty uncommon on modern receivers, but you can buy seperate phono pre-amps such as this one: http/www.amazon.com/Behringer-MICROPHONO-PP400-Ultra-Compact-Preamp/dp/B0028QCYS0 I haven't used it personally, since I just had an old school receiver when I last set up a turntable, but it has positive reviews

 

[nintom]

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[nintom]

Thank you!