Connect TT to UQ2

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Something like this
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Another option, the beresford tc 7240 gives 4 line inputs for £90.

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I have a Rega Neo PSU, and I also have a NAD Phono Preamp, are any of those useful? Please excuse my lack of knowledge, I’m pretty new to this.

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Thanks for your response. Are you saying that I can plug my CD player into just one of the digital inputs (top ones in green)?

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Hi Ian, thanks for your response. I have a Naim CD5i which doesn’t have a digital output.

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The Neo PSU will power the P3. You send signal from the P3 into the NAD Phono pre-amp and then into the Unitiqute. Only issue here is you have two analog sources and only the one analog input. So, I would suggest a switch unit such as the QED one I suggested above, or else use the front input for one of the sources (you’ll need a 3.5mm jack adaptor or appropriate interconnect).

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Thanks Ian, are you saying that I can use this cable to plug directly from the TT into the digital input on the UQ2, or do I need a preamp. I have a NAD preamp but couldn’t get it working when plugged into the analogue inputs.
Thanks for your help :slight_smile:

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By the way Ian, is that a RCA to 3.5mm Cable?

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If your CD player doesn’t have digital output then you can only use the stereo line in.

Your turntable needs a phono stage. If you have a nad one, then you can use that.

The uq2 has 2 line in sockets; 1 pair of rca on the back, one 3.5mm stereo jack on the front.

So you should be able to use one for your CD player and the other one for your phono stage.

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I’ve been searching for the QED one but no luck so far. If anyone can recommend a current model switch expander that would be fabulous :slight_smile:

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Look for a QED MA20. There’s usually a number for sale on eBay and the like, all for under a tenner.

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There are… About £5-00… :crazy_face:

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No , the cable from the TT should not go into the digital, you need a specialist phono stage , such as a Rega Fono into your analogue input

There is one alternative for you and that is something like this

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It will take your TT’s signal, boost it, convert it to digital

Ian

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Thanks Ian, I have been checking that one out, but wasnt sure whether it will go directly into the digital input so thanks for that info :slight_smile:

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Sorry for the multiple questions, but I have a NAD PP3 preamp, will it also convert the signal to digital? And if so what cable would I need?

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Hi the pp3 has digital output via usb which can’t be used with the uq2 - though apparently it’s been posted here that it’s possible to play audio direct into the front panel usb input though that’s not something I’ve tried. (It’s supposed to be for sticking in a usb memory stick and playing files from that).
Connect it up and try it. A usb printer lead is what’s needed. A on one end B on the other.

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Whatever USB the PP3 has to Type A, I have a UnitiQute that I use mainly as a DAC but have fed an iPod from it .

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You’re over complicating things. I’d just follow the good advice as posted by Richard further up the thread and keep it simple.

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Hi all
thanks so much for all your contributions. The solution for me was the Bluestream ADC11AU Analogue to Digital Converter ($79AUD) from Bluestream dot com dot au. I now have the TT connected to the analogue input and CD5 connected via the Bluestream into a digital input.
Happy days, it sounds pretty good.
cheers
Dave

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And that is the most important thing

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