Typical PHONO signal levels range from 0,2 mV (0.0002 Volt) for a very low output cartridge to 7 mV (0.007 Volt) for a high output cartridge. So it will vary from turntable to turntable depending on the type of phono cartridge used. And the PHONO signal level is not standardized. The signal level of a PHONO signal, on the other hand, will be much weaker. So if you buy a DVD player from Sony, a CD player from Pioneer and a digital streamer from Bluesound, their analog outputs will all have the same signal level. 1 Signal LevelĪ LINE signal has a standardized signal level that is 0.316 Volt RMS. Let’s dig a bit deeper into the matter and look at the two differences between PHONO and LINE in more detail.
We’ll look more into the different cartridge types later in this article. The signal from a Moving Coil cartridge is even weaker than the signal from a Moving Magnet cartridge.
There are also two different typical voltage levels for a PHONO signal, depending on if there is a Moving Magnet or Moving Coil cartridge mounted on the turntable. SOURCEĪs we see, all sources output a standardized LINE signal except for turntables without a built-in preamp. The table below shows which kind of signal (and signal level) that is outputted from different kinds of audio sources. This is due to the low signal level and the reduced bass of the PHONO signal. Secondly, the lower tones (bass) of a PHONO signal is significantly reduced (RIAA equalized) while this is not the case for a LINE signal.Īnd, as many of us have experienced, if we connect a PHONO signal to a LINE input on a stereo receiver, the music will have almost no volume and sound very strange with no bass at all. A PHONO signal is typically 0.005 Volt and a LINE signal is typically 0.3 Volt. Firstly, a PHONO signal is much weaker than a LINE signal. There are two main differences between PHONO and LINE. What is the difference between PHONO and LINE?
After that, we’ll dig deeper into the differences. So in this article, I will give you everything you need to know about PHONO and LINE.Īs a start, let me give you the shortest answer I can give. The difference between PHONO and LINE is something that frequently causes confusion among new as well as experienced vinyl enthusiasts. The inputs on my Denon PMA-1600NE receiver.
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