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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
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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