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If your amplifier lacks a built-in phono stage you need
to acquire a special external phono-preamplifier. For
amplifiers/receivers featuring a 5-pin DIN-socket at
the phono input section you will need a special adap-
tor (RCA to DIN) which may be available from your
Thorens dealer.
When placing the turntable in its final position make sure
that it is a fair distance away from other audio devices,
such as amplifier, receiver or CD player. This measure
will avoid electro-magnetic interference which can lead
to a distorting effect in the sensitive pick-up cartridge,
which may be audible as humming during playback.
Electro-magnetic interference, however, can be de-
tected and eliminated by simply changing the position
of the turntable with respect to the other devices.
Thorens turntables are relatively insensitive when sub-
ject to foot-fall shocks or airborne resonance. Never-
theless, a general problem remains when it comes to
playing back vinyl records with a high-quality pick-up
cartridge. It is therefore highly recommended to choose
a sturdy piece of furniture for placement and to avoid
the proximity of the turntable to the loudspeakers.
Under certain circumstances all these precautions may
not be good enough in older houses with wooden floor
construction. Here, in most cases, a solid shelf firmly
mounted to a supporting wall can be very beneficial for
the sonic properties of the turntable if it is placed on
such a shelf or console.
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