ajinkya
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I'm on a miniscule budget since I'm just trying to sample the vinyl world, courtesy of a collection of free records I got at a garage sale recently. I'm also getting this Technics turntable from a retailer online, for a reasonable price.
Here is a picture of the model:
Technics SL-QD3
The problem is that I don't have a preamp if I need to connect it to the line-level inputs of the receiver I have. The retailer does not know what the heck I'm asking him when I want information if the turntable has an inbuilt preamp or not. :indifferent14:
I've tried searching online to get an answer but to no avail. I've come across this webpage which has all the models except the one I want
Technics Owners Manuals, Service Manuals, Schematics, Free Download | Vinyl Engine
However, going by the manuals, it is extremely unlikely that the SL-QD3 will have line-level out, since all the others, including the SL-Q3 require a phono input, as per their manuals. As an aside, is the SL-Q3 the same as the SL-QD3, aside from the naming?
Since this turntable seems to be a good offer, I would request forum member's help before I decide not to go for it. So, has anyone got an idea or owned this turntable, to let me know if a receiver without dedicated phono inputs will work for this model? Help is really appreciated.
-Ajinkya.
Here is a picture of the model:
Technics SL-QD3
The problem is that I don't have a preamp if I need to connect it to the line-level inputs of the receiver I have. The retailer does not know what the heck I'm asking him when I want information if the turntable has an inbuilt preamp or not. :indifferent14:
I've tried searching online to get an answer but to no avail. I've come across this webpage which has all the models except the one I want

Technics Owners Manuals, Service Manuals, Schematics, Free Download | Vinyl Engine
However, going by the manuals, it is extremely unlikely that the SL-QD3 will have line-level out, since all the others, including the SL-Q3 require a phono input, as per their manuals. As an aside, is the SL-Q3 the same as the SL-QD3, aside from the naming?
Since this turntable seems to be a good offer, I would request forum member's help before I decide not to go for it. So, has anyone got an idea or owned this turntable, to let me know if a receiver without dedicated phono inputs will work for this model? Help is really appreciated.
-Ajinkya.