Question Set up help needed, newbie alert !!

[atderby77]

Afternoon, I need help, total newbie here with zero knowledge of how these things work so need a bit of guidance and advice. Recently discovered a shed load of vinyl in my mums loft so I'd obvs like to go through them, however I have no kit, I have been gifted the following kit (see pics) advice needed on what else I need to set up a basic system to start

Denon PMA 3535R

Sony PS LX 300usb



many thanks in advance................and please be gentle !!!

 

[Shrek]

Do have any speakers ? also you will need a good duster 🤔

 

[Gray]

Afternoon, I need help, total newbie here with zero knowledge of how these things work so need a bit of guidance and advice. Recently discovered a shed load of vinyl in my mums loft so I'd obvs like to go through them, however I have no kit, I have been gifted the following kit (see pics) advice needed on what else I need to set up a basic system to start

Denon PMA 3535RView attachment 4633View attachment 4635

Sony PS LX 300usb
View attachment 4636View attachment 4637


many thanks in advance................and please be gentle !!!

If all is working, then all you need is a pair of speakers.
The turntable plugs into the 'phono' input on the amplifier.
Check the condition of the stylus before playing any vinyl.
(As well as the condition of the vinyl itself).

 

[Nico69]

Start here with the turntable instructions:

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/audio-components-turntables/ps-lx300usb/manuals

Can't tell from the pics what is going on with the Phono inputs on the Amp as they look darker than the other connections? The turntable has a built-in Phono stage so if can be connected to the Aux Input on the Amp of switched to Line on the back of the unit.

Test the TT first to see if it turns as it should. If it does, then get some speakers and hook those up. Play a record to see if things work. Then start to clean things. Get a record brush and a stylus brush. Thakker make decent quality stuff. You might need a new stylus depending on the life it has lead to this point.

 

[WayneKerr]

Would imagine the Denon phono-stage is better than the one in the Sony, try both.

 

[Gray]

I'm guessing there are a couple of shorting plugs currently in the Denon phono sockets - which will need to be removed first.

Make sure you don't connect LINE output from the turntable to those sockets.

 

[npxavar]

Regarding speakers, you can buy a pair of Dali Spektor 1s if you want a 4" inch speaker pair due to size considerations. There are the exception I am aware of among 4" inch speakers that do not have bloated bass. Best to buy a pair of speakers with a 5" to 5 1/2" woofer cone which is the maximum for this amplifier. In both cases you can increase the bass through the tone controls.

 

[DCarmi]

If all is working, then all you need is a pair of speakers.

...or some headphones and use the 6.35 jack on the front of the amp. (In case you rush out and buy some speakers just to test the system.)