Merlin super bam How to connect.


Hi, just purchased a used pair of Merlin mme, and I'm confused about how to connect the BAM'on my system;
I'm using a DAC, and transport, my preamp is Joulet electra 150mk11, dont'understand about tape loop, what is a tape loop and where is located on my preamp,
How many more sets'of I/C would I'need to make connection.
thanks:

regards:
juancgenao
If you only use a single source i.e. dac only, put the BAM between the dac and the pre-amp. Output from your dac to the input of the BAM, output from the BAM to the input of your pre-amp. You will need one extra pair of interconnects.

If you use multiple source - Your pre has tape in and tape out rca's on the back. Using two pairs of interconnects, take the pre's tape out put into the BAM's input, take the BAM's output and connect it to the pre's tape input.
After you try between the source, Use the tape loop. The Super Bam was designed for the buffering that the pre provides. Sounds much better IMO. try it, you'll like it!

jim, if the bam is used between a source and tube pre or in its tape loop, the bam will still be wired in front of the tube line output section. so both examples are buffered. some pre amps have additional buffering in their tape loops and in these cases i may actually prefer the bam bewteen the source and pre. best thing is to try it for yourself.
best, b
Man, that is the best explanation I have heard. Thanks BRF. Bobby, I think that should be in the manual with pictures - maybe it is on the website. I suspect this is not clear to all users - I now know of at least two:)