Restored my dads R2R but no tape loop on integrated


My dad found his old Teac A-3300SX-2T in storage and I’m having it restored currently. I wanted to do some recording from my TT and eventually from a CD transport as well if I end up adding one. My integrated is a Cambridge Audio CXA81 with no tape loop (only a pre-out option).

Tape selector?

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sony/sb-500.shtml
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/ds-5.shtml

I found a few models like the Sony SB500 or Akai DS-5. My thought was to connect the Teac input/output to ‘Tape 1’, phono stage output to ‘Tape 2’ and output from ‘Source’ to a line input on my integrated. Would this introduce any type of feedback loop while recording?

This would save me from moving cables around but it also means that my TT signal is always passing through the switch even when listening to it directly. I’ve read that these older switches are prone to oxidization and require some cleaning usually as well as constant exercising of the switches.

I wouldn’t want to potentially degrade the sound quality of my primary listening source to allow recording to a R2R

Phonostage direct to R2R?

The other option would be connecting my phonostage output directly to the Teac whenever I want to record. But this would involve the hassle of swapping phonostage output from integrated to r2r and back. Also I would only be able to monitor the source using the headphone out on the Teac and the built in output selector switch.

Rethink CXA81?

Is there another option available outside of completely rethinking my choice of integrated amplifier? The R2R holds more sentimental value than anything so I feel like it would be silly to start swapping major components for an unexpected add-on.
jvonoldershausen
Luckily my integrated at least has a fixed pre-out....my tape deck is 3 head and has its own tape monitor switch. I use my headphones plugged into the deck's headphone jack to monitor. It's unfortunate that manufactures did away with a true tape monitor loop. The only one I've seen on a current integrated is the Luxman. 
oldhvymec  
As usual you make little sense.  
The OP expressed interest in recording vinyl not remastering it.
Period.

@atmasphere   
True dat but we never talked of recording live. Please ask Cookie are Blue Coast why she abandoned tape early this century.
You need good mics, great mic preamps and EXP. 10K hours should do ii.

@jvonoldershausen
Your proposed setup is best. You avoid bleed AND sell switch coloration. You still have to replug for vinyl only sessions.

I'm going to sell the few new tapes I have left.
Too old to record live bands and everything else is pretty much available now. Playlists are easier to make than mix tapes.


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