How do you add remote control to a preamp, here's how.

You could use the preamp’s tape loop, or processor loop if it has one:

then you can select inputs on the preamp, use the preamp’s features, simply use the new device as remote attenuation, and you can instantly compare: listen with it in-line via the tape loop, or listen to any source without it.

Many years, many setups, various components, my friend’s and I cannot detect it ’in’ or ’out’, it just adds it’s features!

I use my Chase Remote Line Controller RLC-1 differently in 3 systems.

new Chase RLC-1, $125. OBO (must have the remote control)

(4 inputs, two identical outputs, remote volume/balance/mute. for very low volume listening it has fletcher-munson bass boost progressively engaged. This is what keeps very low level listening involving enough for me. It has remote treble and bass which I never use, but might solve a problem.

1. main: chase is remote power, remote volume, remote balance: remote mute: still using McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp for source selection, it’s vol at 12 o’clock, and leaving Cayin Integrated Amp volume at 12 o’clock, Chase Output to Cayin’s ’turn on default’ CD input. remote balance from your listening position is terrific, a small tweak often makes a large difference.

2. office: no signal, I simply use the chase for remote power of it’s switched power outlet (so I can locate my Luxman 10 wpc tube integrated inconveniently). Luxman has remote volume, and I walk over to use it’s manual input and manual balance when needed

3. garage/shop system: optional use via the tape monitor loop of my Yamaha Receiver, so I have remote volume, importantly remote mute while working on projects.

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remote power note:

start with a separate circuit or two

Office, to use Chase for remote power of everything:

I plug my Furman P1800 into my Chase Switched Outlet, then all components plug into the Furman, the Integrated Amp via it’s designated outlet in the Furman. After the Chase, the Furman’s Capacitors are charged, with it’s 45amp peak reserve

Furman P-1800 PF R version, B&H $490. usually on sale somewhere

Furman Website

btw, the Furman is rated at 15 amps, so if a big savings, a 15 amp sep ckt is enough, no need to pay for 20 amp unless ...... your beast(s) 

elliottbnewcombjr, I wish it was that simple, no tape loop or processor loop. Bare bones CJ ss preamp, I'm lucky it has its own volume control.

@phd 

Do you absolutely need gain in your system? Many people think they do, but that's not the case.

Mashiff, I think you are on track. I will eventually try the resister ladder volume control. Who knows I might be pleasantly surprised!

I think Schiit just came out with a new preamp with similar features at half the price.