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iMac + turntable setup

post #1 of 4
11/19/11 at 6:44pm
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Hi,

 

I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question but I am an audio noob.  So right now I have an iMac 27" connected to my Mackie Hr824's, I also have the Sennheiser hd25's.  I was thinking of getting an ext DAC like the fiio E7+E9 combo to increase the sound quality of my music.

 

However, now I am looking to purchase a vintage turntable to play some of the LP's I have purchased.  I was wondering instead of the DAC could I perhaps just purchase a stereo receiver instead?  Or should I still get a DAC and run the iMac through the DAC to the receiver.  I know that the turntable would need to be hooked up to the receiver via a phono preamp if the receiver is relatively new.  So basically the question is now that I am looking to hookup the turntable to the Mackie's as well obviously I need a receiver right?  And so do I need the DAC for my iMac or can I just run the music via cable straight to the receiver?  And also I would appreciate any suggestions regarding if I should purchase a vintage receiver to go with the vintage turntable I plan on purchasing?  Also any suggestions on what type of receiver I should get?  My budget is <$200.

 

Sorry if this was long I would appreciate any help?  Thanks!

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post #2 of 4
11/19/11 at 10:26pm

How I'd personally have everything hooked up..

 

iMac > DAC > (  AUX input via RCA ) Stereo > ( RCA Out Put, probably "pass through" ) > Mackie's. ( This way you can use the built in amp in the Mackies as the volume, and not mess with double amping )

 

Turntable > Phono Preamp > Stereo. 

 

 While vintage receiver's look really cool, I'm not sure you could find a good one, under $200. I wish you the best of luck on this though.

 

Hope at least some of this helped. 

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post #3 of 4
11/19/11 at 10:34pm
Thread Starter 

thanks a lot! I was wondering though what do you mean when you say "pass through", sorry if it seems like a stupid question

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post #4 of 4
11/20/11 at 8:52am

It may be called something different on the stereo you end up getting, but in short, it allows the signal to go in the stereo and back out of it ( L/R input > L/R output ), with out actually doing anything to the signal itself. Making your stereo a bit like a USB hub. Not sure if that makes much sense. It's kinda early here still..

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