Technics SL1500 phono stage connection

[Gray]

Correct. And if one reads the manual it shouldn't be happening but seems to be quite frequent with those that go out and buy a turntable with an inbuilt preamp when they don't need one.....

...or even if they do need one.

 

[Al ears]

...or even if they do need one.

If they do need one this distortion wouldn't occur....

 

[Gray]

If they do need one this distortion wouldn't occur....

I should've said, if they think they need one - use it and put it into a phono input (as many have done).

It's hard to imagine spending hundreds of pounds on a turntable - and being unaware of a such a crucial aspect of its operation (or not reading user manuals).