Is it possible to get any signal through the Pre-amplifier without the Power Insert attached to the line? Trying to troubleshoot a problem.
1741038
No. With the power supply to the power insert disconnected, signal strength went to zero. Had approx. signal strength of over 60 with a straight connection to the antenna. (preamp not in circuit.)
1741039
Sort answer is no. Might get something if the station is very close and powerful because the cable itself might pick the signal up. Make sure the braided shield of the cable is not striped off both ends it along with the copper core completes the power circuit. To test a coaxial cable for any internal brake with a ohm meter, screw on a union and then a terminator cap on one end, then with a volt meter set it to ohms, place one lead on the braided outer cable and the other on the center copper wire. Should read resistance same as just touching to 2 leads together.
1741040
I have not tried that so i don't know, but it seems that you would not since the pre-amp has no ability to boost the signal without electrical power.
1741041
Yes signal will pass through,but will not be amped without any power ( If you believe this thing actually works). I have 1 of these and find absolutely no increase in signal strength with it . I base this on fact that I can take power inserter out of the line and there is no signal drop and when I put inserter back inline there is no signal strength increase. Once better weather is here I plan on going up on the roof and taking the amp completely out and throwing it off the roof since it was obviously a waste of time and money to put it up there and if anything it is just one more piece to to cause signal loss.. The drop amp we got works great Yes signal will pass through,but will not be amped without any power ( If you believe this thing actually works). I have 1 of these and find absolutely no increase in signal strength with it . I base this on fact that I can take power inserter out of the line and there is no signal drop and when I put inserter back inline there is no signal strength increase. Once better weather is here I plan on going up on the roof and taking the amp completely out and throwing it off the roof since it was obviously a waste of time and money to put it up there and if anything it is just one more... » Read More Yes signal will pass through,but will not be amped without any power ( If you believe this thing actually works). I have 1 of these and find absolutely no increase in signal strength with it . I base this on fact that I can take power inserter out of the line and there is no signal drop and when I put inserter back inline there is no signal strength increase. Once better weather is here I plan on going up on the roof and taking the amp completely out and throwing it off the roof since it was obviously a waste of time and money to put it up there and if anything it is just one more piece to to cause signal loss.. The drop amp we got works great « Show Less
1977045
Your speaker wires still go to the receiver...The pre-amp is only for your turntable...
2076236
No but there is a pre-amp out, 1/4 inch I believe ....you might be able to use that, though I have never tried!
1662243
Yes, it requires a separate amplifier (not "pre-amp") to power passive speakers. This mixer only outputs pre-amp level signals that need to go to a power amplifier to increase the signal enough to drive unpowered speakers. You need to feed the output of this mixer into an amplifier, whether that amplifier is standalone that in turn drives speakers, or the amplifiers are built into powered speakers.
750931
It depends. In the typical case, when your input signal is at "consumer line level" -- such as from a CD player, MP3 player, or PC -- then no, you won't need a preamp. But, if your input signal is weaker -- such as directly from a microphone, electric guitar pickup, or phonograph cartridge -- then yes, you'll need some preamplification.
459584
If receiver other devices will have the same problem. If just turntable check all connectors and ground wire. If turntable connected to separate pre amp that could also be problem.
730342
Check that all wires are fully connected. Other wise it would probably be something internal in which case yeah I would return it. Other thing would be speakers but if you only noticed it with the new amp then there's your issue.
104823
I think that the inputs are input only..... and I also believe that the outputs are all powered outs... been awhile since I had that amp... good luck to you... you need to split the input signal at source say the mixer board or such...
436214
On the TT42P, which has preamp, you ignore the ground wire (I have no idea why that's there if you can't disconnect or turn off built-in preamp) and hook it up via any standard input (aux, cd, etc.), but do NOT use phono input with ground wire. This would damage the amplifier.What could confuse people is the presence of a ground wire, which has no use at all because of built-in preamp.To answer your question more simply, it is not grounded. Hook it up like you would a CD player, but do NOT use phono input.
1335480
You should never do that, you need a preamplifier to boost the signal. Try a little audio mixer.
1955989
This is a preamp/processor, it has no amplifiers built in therefore 0 watts per channel. You need to hook this to an external power amplifier(s).
818804
Yancy, you need to buy a phono pre amp. They boost the signal to line level.gerard masters
1280957
Yes... line-out of DAC to preamp-in (or any of the line-level inputs) on your receiver.
502624
Probably not. The power injector powers the pre-amp. I wouldn't try it, even for giggles. It's low voltage, but the power would be sent somewhere. You might cause a rip in the space-time continuum.
484802
Good to go unless you get a preamplifier (highly recommended), which does require a power source.
2009692
Yes, You need power supply. The signal extend not far. This is why I send it back.
2087610
Just plug the red and black wires into the back of the amp or receiver. Unless you don't have an extra slot for the sub. If that's the case I'm not sure how to help.