If the unspecified Sony has a "PHONO" input you should be good to go. What model?
"PHONO" is the only designated connection on an audio device that is literal and exclusive. Nothing but PHONO will work right on it and old-school turntables would require it to preamplify and frequency-correct the tiny current produced by a Phono cartridge. Look up RIAA equalization.
If your unit doesn't have a PHONO connection AND your TT doesn't have a self-contained preamp you will have to get a Phono Preamp to connect between the TT and any Line Level input, like Aux.
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It is the SONY STR-D1011S and it does have a PHONO input.
I used a cheaper turntable with it for years, and grounded it to this adjustable metal clasp on the back of the receiver. Not sure if there are built in pre-amps.
Even without a Phono preamp (which you DO have) you would hear something very low and tinny from a trurntable.
So does its FM work? Just want to prove that something basic works. You COULD have a higher-level basic problem like a and undesired tape monitor selection or it's Muted.
You clearly misunderstand the uniqueness of Phono sources. They are orders or magnitude WEAKER than Line Level sources.
Try it in another input to see what happens. Maybe your Phono section is shot. I'm thnking maybe the selector switch isn't making contact or something along those lines. Not being used for years tends to allow oxides to build up on contacts.
Well there ya go. Now you needd to troubleshoot the TT cartridge and wiring.
How would I troubleshoot the cartridge and wiring? Never had to do that before.
There are lots of resources online if you do a web search for "troubleshoot phono cartridge and wiring".
It doesn't make sense that BOTH channels would be dead as they are pretty much independent as most analog signals are.
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It's not Muted, and the Tape Monitor selection is switched to off.
As I mentioned, this receiver has worked with every component I've ever used on it, including turntables for years.
Could it be this Turntable is too powerful for the receiver or requires a separate mixer or preamp?
Phono input works with a different, cheaper turntable.
Turntable doesn't work in any of the other inputs.
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