Phono In used instead of Line In - possible problem?

[btphoto]

I haven't done this as I think it could cause damage but I figured I would ask for curiosity's sake.

Let's say you hook up an iPod to a boombox and it is switched to Phono instead of Line - would that cause something to fry ?

 

[redbenjoe]

not sure ??-
-but i have done that 1/2 dozen times by accident --
and the sound is usually so loud and crappy --
that it 'cant be good'

 

[monchito]

yes too much gain when switched to phone but i have done it with ipod but lowered the volume and been able to play with it ,, but its better to use the adapter for it

 

[sony_apm_fan]

Several issues with using line level in to phono...

Phono inputs are expecting to see inputs in the range of millivolts, line levels are much higher than this.

Also, phono input stages have RIAA equalisation correction, to restore the frequency curve of the original source material.

Overdriven phono stages sound horrid, distort and clip. There may be damage to the input stage too.

But, I'm sure there are line to phono convertors available...

 

[btphoto]

Ah Ok. I was thinking of trying it with my C-100F for some stupid reason, and I guess it is just that - a very stupid reason - lol!

 

[sony_apm_fan]

Ah Ok. I was thinking of trying it with my C-100F for some stupid reason, and I guess it is just that - a very stupid reason - lol!

No drama, many have done things far more stoopid

 

[restocat]

Line in to phone adaptors are not that expense, so I personally dont see any reason to mess with overloading the original specs. Just go buy an adaptor if you dont have a line in. I'm using one to hook up my computer to the GF 9595, and it sounds fine.

Kind of a weird thing, but on one of my panasonic boomboxes, I prefer running a line in to a phono converter to the phono-in, even though the boombox has a line in. It just sounds better for some reason.

 

[sony_apm_fan]

Line in to phone adaptors are not that expense, so I personally dont see any reason to mess with overloading the original specs. Just go buy an adaptor if you dont have a line in. I'm using one to hook up my computer to the GF 9595, and it sounds fine.

Kind of a weird thing, but on one of my panasonic boomboxes, I prefer running a line in to a phono converter to the phono-in, even though the boombox has a line in. It just sounds better for some reason.

You mighty be hearing the RIAA equalisation and liking it....or there is something the converter is adding..

 

[im_alan_partridge]

I have one of these adaptors, its called an attentuator.
With shipping it cast about £13, which considering its bought to life at least 3 boomers that i didnt otherwise use, i think it was worth it.
The sound quality through the adaptor is good although it reduces the volume compared to the radio by about %50.

 

[2steppa]

Phono in is designed solely for turntable cartridge levels, also the eq curve is COMPLETELY wrong - the bass is boosted and the treble cut in accordance with the RIAA spec to allow for the correction of the special eq used by the cutter when a record is mastered/pressed.

The adapter is the way to go, works well.