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Tape input on preamp - Can I use for other sources

Hi,
A simple question......can I use the tape input on my preamp for other line level souce components (tuner, CD, etc). I don't have the preamp owners manual to refer to.

I thought I could but someone I talked to mentioned that the tape input was 'equalized' differently for a tape decks' performance (true/false)?

Many thanks for your reply!
naperaudio

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kr4
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Depends on the input on the preamp. Most are simply line-level inputs and can be used for most other sources. Some are tape head inputs which are like phono inputs in that they have much greater gain and special EQ compared to line level inputs.

What preamp is it?

Kal
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kr4
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The tape head input was used for direct feed from the tape head so that the deck did not need a built-in preamp stage. This meant that the gain/sensitivity of the tape head input was higher than MM phono input and that it had a specific EQ (NAB, etc) for that device. Rare today but the OP never told us what preamp he is referring to.

Kal
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