Choose a record player with an integrated preamplifier if you don't want to use a separate amplifier, receiver, or preamplifier. A record player with an integrated preamplifier has an output signal that is powerful enough to connect it directly to your speakers. This way, you can listen to your favorite records without additional devices. Do you choose a player without an integrated preamplifier? Make sure that your external device has a phono input. Otherwise, you can't connect the 2 together.