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What are the purpose of "Tape" and "Rec" preamp ?

Hi,
Beside the usual RCA input (CD, Aux 1, Aux 2) and single RCA output on the back of my pre-amp, my pre-amp also has 2 other RCA connectors named as "Tape" and "Rec".

On the front side, it also has separate knob with "source" and "tape" choice.

Can anybody advice if this "Tape" and "Rec" ar actually similar to "Tape in" and "Tape out"? If yes, which one is which?

I am planning to experiment using DSP/equalizer.

Thanks a lot in advance for the advice
gondo101
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mofimadness
4,985 posts
 
Brf...I meant that "physically" on the back of the unit, the outputs are grouped (close to one another) together.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Its also a nice feature to have even if you don't use a tape player. It allows you to run something like an EQ through your system without it being in the signal path (unless you need to use it).
gondo101 OP
23 posts
 
Thanks all for the perspectives.

Just one last check, can I still use the volume control on my pre-amp if I use "Tape" and "Rec" as "Tape in" and "Tape out" for equalizer?
wolf_garcia
6,696 posts
 
You can also use the "out" for a headphone amp. I'm surprised so many current preamps offer these...maybe in anticipation of the reel to reel boom that is (barely) happening.
bigtee
803 posts
 
Tape out is generally a fixed output level. Tape in is controlled by the preamp volume control.
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