You can connect your phono preamp to any of the stereo analog inputs that you want. I'd probably use one of the audio-only inputs (CD, Aux1 and Aux2, and tape) just to leave the video switching free in case you need it for any reason. You'll probably also want to play with the stereo bypass mode once you've got it hooked up, as you may already be planning to do - this mode allows you to bypass the digital processing entirely and pass the analog input directly through.

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