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My First Turntable

I picked a Dual 1237 today. This is my first turntable. I just wanted to try it. I don't know much, but I took the advice of a local guy that seems to be pretty knowledgable. He seemed to think the dual would be a good first turntable. The cartridge is a Shure RXT5, does anyone know what these were delivered with? Also, I do not get any volume. My pre-amp is a PS Audio 6.2. Could I have a mismatch problem with my preamp and the cartridge, like a MC cartridge paired with a MM preamp?
jdfelice

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mosin
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Jdfelice,

The 6.2 is a full function preamp, so you should be hearing music. Take it off of the straightwire setting, if you have it there, and see if you hear anything. Double check the cable connections on the preamp, too. If that doesn't get anything for you, maybe the connection on bottom of the turntable isn't making up. That Dual has RCA connections underneath on a little board, so that they are disconnected when the tonearm is lifted. That is actually where I suspect the problem lies. If so, it shouldn't be that hard to correct.

Best,
Win
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