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Correct Way to Connect an EQ in my Hifi System ?

My stereo integrated Marantz PM-11S1 amp has Pre Outs , XLR Balanced in/out,  4 different inputs & (2) tape recorder ins/outs ...is there a way to get all my components hitting an EQ without having to switch RCAs? In the old days with my old receiver I used tape monitor , guessing the Pre outs into EQ but where do I input to EQ (2) turntables / Audioengine B1 streaming device...? Or at least the (2) turntables hitting the EQ without switching RCAs?

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http://hifi-review.blogspot.com/2008/05/marantz-pm-11s1-integrated-amplifier.html

Marantz PM-11S1
Technics SL-15 TT
AKAI BT500 TT
Audioengine B1

thanks !
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lowrider57
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Usually the tape deck has a switch called input selector or something similar. Also there should be a switch called monitor which selects TAPE or SOURCE. One you will only hear the tape, the other u only hear your sources and Tape is muted.

Can you link the user manual?
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Instead of swapping TT cables as needed, you could use a small phonostage and run it into a Line input on the Marantz.
Or use a passive switch box and hook up both TTs. Then run the output to the amp.

I see the Marantz has a preamp output and no input to the amp. You could use the Tape Out to the EQ, then back into Tape.
Plug all sources into the amp inputs, they would function as normal. When selecting Tape source you would have the EQ as your source. To change sources to the EQ, input the sources into the Recorder on the front of the amp.



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Yes, you need a phono stage first.
That’s what I said earlier.
Thanks @mrdecibel ,, bummer that it’s not like a processing loop.
I'll think about this some more.

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A tape deck has to have an input selected in order to record it, ie, recording from a record.
Instead of a tape deck you're using the EQ.

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I think you should turn the input selector to TT, and push "rec out" button on the PM11S1 front panel to use the EQ.
@imhififan, so whenever REC OUT is pressed, the EQ is the live source thru the amp, correct? It's functioning similar to the old Tape/Source design.

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Tommy, have you tried using your streamer following these instructions to add EQ?

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lowrider57
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It's not supposed to be this difficult.
Hopefully you'll get a tech who really knows your amp.

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Try emailing or calling customer service, they may put you in touch with a tech. Ask them how to use the Recorder input/output as a processing loop for an external EQ.

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