Hopefully an easy answer to a simple question!

[Tristan11]

Just got new speakers for my record player, but they're not readily compatible. Is there an easy way to convert these plugs?

Thanks for any help!

 

[JAG87]

Welcome to anandtech. You are missing a critical piece in between your record player and your speakers. You need an amplifier!

 

[Tristan11]

hahaha oh god, you're right, that's embarrassing. Any recommendations for an amplifier?

 

[Phanuel]

I'm dumb and I only buy receivers for my entertainment systems.

Wouldn't he also want an equalizer? Or a more audio focused receiver?

 

[MongGrel]

:hmm:

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[zinfamous]

hahaha oh god, you're right, that's embarrassing. Any recommendations for an amplifier?

:beer: It happens to all of us. ...but I don't have a good recommendation. I haven't paid attention to the AV world the last ~7 or 8 years.

But I will say that you will receive far more help/better advice if you provide some details regarding your needs:

Just music?
You hooking up an old CD player? an 8 track? Hipster record player with a needle that costs more than your mortgage?
You gonna run HD audio tracks? home theater? etc?

 

[MrGrim999]

 

[razel]

Is your record player a Pioneer PL-990 as in the picture? If so then you can buy any home stereo or surround sound amplifier/receiver from your local garage sale. Plug the white/red into the back, then run speaker cable to your speakers.

 

[sdifox]

One thing to check is if the output from your record player is amplified to rca levels. If not you will need either an integrated amp with a phono stage or separate phono stage.