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....