How to add RCA output to Crosley CR249

[SuperBeetleMan]

My wife gave me this as a birthday present. It is not something that I would have picked for myself, but I didn't have the heart to tell her otherwise. It has an internal amp and very weak speakers and no outputs to speak of. Is there a way to add RCAs to this thing? I have been searching online and only came up with one article that was relavent to my cause. They used the volume knob circuit board to tie-in the RCAs. Is this the proper method or is there a better way? Thanks in advance.

Josh

[Alec124c41]

If it has an earphone jack, you can get a mini phono to 2 RCA cord.

Cheers,
Alec

[SuperBeetleMan]

The only thing on the back is a USB out and an AUX in. Like I said, no audio outputs on this thing. I will have to due some soldering. Just would like some advice on how to make it happen.

[Alec124c41]

Probably easiest to use the speaker leads. You could put in a headphone jack that cuts feed to the speakers when there is a plug in it, feeds the speakers when not in use.

Cheers,
Alec

[SuperBeetleMan]

Thank you Alec, great idea. Being that I'm splicing into the speaker wires, the signal would already be amplified. Do you think this would pose a problem with my receiver or would I just need to keep the volume on the turntable adjusted down low?

[Alec124c41]

Keep it down. It's like doing a patch from an iPod.
As you have surmised, this unit is not worth a lot of work. After a while, you can buy a good used turntable, and say that the Crosley was an inspiration to move up.

Cheers,
Alec