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Now, just beyond warranty, the power transformer on this one has died. Amazon replaced. Need I say more. Bought one a year ago. In a matter of weeks the power transformer died.
modern phonographs have pre-amps built-in. Previous commenter stated:"It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. The preamp amplifies this low level signal to 'line-level' that your (speaker) amplifier is used to dealing with. If this is true in your case, then yes you can hook the phonograph to the CD, tape or other 'line-level' inputs.If you have an older phonograph that does not have a built-in preamp, then you will either need to hook it up to a 'phono' input that is designed for this purpose, or you will need an additional preamp so that you can connect it to a line-level input.This is because older phonographs, just like many microphones have a very low signal level. Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp. "Most (all).
Purchased via Amazon 9+ months ago, and I was satisfied for the first few months. source at around 30 and Tapes at 40 ~ all to the same level of loudness. But problems arose. Now it won't tell one from another - sometimes it plays CD when you push Aux, or Aux when you push Tape, othertimes it takes a power-off/power-on to find the Aux source.
Yes, the quality of sound to the main speakers is fine, and worth $130 if it worked properly (I obviously got a defective unit). When switching to CD after an Aux. Suddenly I'm aware the Teac had (at best) a poor surround system, and a poor interface, and no subwoofer, central speaker, functionable surround options. But maybe I should have saved up and gotten a Denon (or equivalent higher-end) in the first place ($500) ~ having access to surround, central, subwoofer etc. So was the Denon worth $130. It did the job as my music sounded fine.
input I get BLASTED if I don't remember to turn down the volume.So my sister loaned me a Denon (a higher-end stereo receiver line) and I was surprised at the step up (cost to value). is wonderful. It has inputs for Tape/Aux/CD/Tuner/Phono ~ and I installed 3 of the inputs (Aux/CD/Tape). And the volume control is wacko - the volume gauge runs from 1 to 62, and I play cd's at around level 15, the aux.
If you are looking for a standalone receiver, spend the extra $$ and get a real receiver. The second one causes the same hum and the speaker switches are broken after a year of use (and now out of warranty). This one is barely passable. I purchased two of these receivers. One still functions fine, but causes a distinct hum in my speakers, regardless of input.
I found it necessary to replace a fancy high line Technics receiver after 12 years of faultless performance. At least not for long. This Teac AG-790A was the ONLY receiver on the market that had all the controls operating as I needed them to operate. I give it a wholehearted 'thumbs up' as it was the only choice I had considering its (somewhat outdated) features missing on other 'new' units. The other controls are tactile, but will hold settings if unit is unplugged / reconnected. This receiver has a mechanical on/off switch and a (short 3 day.). memory on settings. This was important to my application.
Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp. Saying that, however, it WILL rattle the windows if so desired. There are apparently NONE at any price that have the combination of features the AG-790 has, however. It's exactly what I wanted, and the overall performance is VERY satisfactory. Judging from the size and design of the heat sink and the attatched solid state output devices, I doubt this receiver REALLY has the advertised RMS output. It also has a 'loudness' control which is strangely absent on the new receivers. It works very well, none the less, and it is inexpennsive. The remote will also turn the unit to 'standby' if the front switch is left "on".
As far as the performance as an amp goes, there are doubtless better ones available at higher prices. It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. It is now unusual for a receiver to be controlled (on/off) by terminating the power to it, without losing the previous settings. I will not own a receiver without a loudness function.
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