Cassette deck source/tape monitor switch

So does this mean the monitor switch on the cassette deck wont allow me to compare the source signal (CD) to the signal (tape) being recorded. While I am recording I am trying to compare the CD to the what's being recorded on the tape but I am not hearing a slight hesitation when I switch from source to tape using the monitor switch. Is this because the preamp isnt made to do this.

Thanks

Yes, the monitor switch allows you to listen to the signal source coming thru the tape decks inputs and compare it to the signal being recorded on the tape. If you do not have a tape loop on the preamp (a tape loop allows you to "monitor" the signal thru the speakers) then you will have to use headphones connected directly to the tape deck to monitor.

Yes, I agree with Arnold's response. The only way to route the deck's output into your system is to use the preamp's input selector switch to select the aux or other line-level input to which the deck is connected. When you do that, you are no longer routing the cd player's output to the deck's input, you are routing the deck's output to its input (which can be dangerous, as I explained).

When the preamp's source selector switch is set to the cd player, you are routing the cd player's output into your power amp and speakers (and to the tape deck's record inputs) regardless of what the tape deck's monitor switch may be set to.

Regards,
-- Al

Thanks,

I've been going crazy most of the day trying to figure why the source/tape monitor button didn't work. I am relieved to know that it's not the deck.

Now I can feel more comfortable selling it as I don't want to sell a defective piece.

Thanks Again