2. amps-preamps
  3. 1245526902

How does processor loop work?

I'm not sure what is the concept behind tape loop and processor loop. I suppose they are conceptually similar. I understand the need for the bypass input for the processor that provides unity gain. But I am not sure how the processor loop is supposed to work. There is a set of input and corresponding output associated to tape loop and processor loop. How are you supposed to connect your tape / processor to them, and what exactly do they provide?
jylee

Showing 3 responses by theo

theo's avatar
theo
2,659 posts
 
Basically it is a "pass thru" with no volume (controlled on pre/pro) nor tonal influence.
theo's avatar
theo
2,659 posts
 
The tape loop is a input/output selection on your pre/intergrated-amp or receiver. Since a tape or CDR are one single component that will either send (play) or receive(record) the pre-amp can sort this out as having 1 input and 1 output under one label (tape).

Unity Gain is a feature of a Pre-Amp that allows a multi channel preamp/processor to pass the front 2 channels through the pre-amp to the amplifier. So the advantage that I see is this allows on system to be run as 2 systems;1)Stereo and 2)Home theatre. You are able to run multi channel and use all your speakers or turn off all HT related equipment and run just two front speakers, amp and source component. At least this was my motive.

Most 2 channel pre-amps will out perform most Preamp processors. Since a Pre/pro has two seperate tasks to perform both multi and stereo, usualy compromises are made. This of course is my opinion. There are exceptions depending on price.
theo's avatar
theo
2,659 posts
 
Not sure if your question was answered so here goes:
Take front L&R output of pre/pro connect to input labeled
PROC, Unity Gain or HT pass thru. Then take 2 channel pre out put to amp. It's that simple and I just discovered this about a year ago. Actually the Ayre rep turned me onto it at RMAF but I wanted to try tubes and went with Audio researcg LS26. It is agreat soulution that cost the price of the 2 chennel preamp and one set of cables.
More to discover