Turntables & analog sources
Phono vs line: which input should your turntable use?
A magnetic cartridge’s phono signal needs suitable gain and playback equalization before feeding a normal line input. A turntable set to LINE has already applied its built-in phono processing. Match the output mode to the receiving input, and match the phono stage to the actual cartridge. Identical RCA plugs do not establish compatibility.
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Updated 4 Oct 2026Pure Neo editorial