Mielr said:

Also, if the preamp doesn't specify "phono" it won't have enough output to compensate for the phono's low level, and you'll get a lot of noise (unless your turntable has a built-in phono pre-amp then forget what I said about that). :-P

I use the same set-up Jetrell Fo uses (a CD recorder and turntable hooked up to a stereo receiver) and I've had great results.

The preamp mixer, also in the pics at the link above, was specifically designed for phono. It is grounded as well.

I lost my home theater in the divorce, so I don't have the means to go the receiver route unless I want to buy it, a recorder, and a turntable. What do you do, just record via the receiver, then do your tweaking with the resulting files from the CD?

***EDIT***

I see it was answered. :)