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Cary SLP-98 tape out question

I sometimes run the Cary preamp into an integrated amp by using its tape out connectors.  I've found out the Cary unit doesn't need to be turned on in this mode in order for the signal to reach the integrated amp.

I've used the tape out function on various preamps and never realized the pre didn't need to be turned on to use it that way.

Is this normal for all preamps with the tape out function or something unique to the Cary?
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oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
To officially go down that road, dump the Cary and go passive.

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Party pooper!!! If it ain't complicated and old I don't want it.. :-)

Here, hold that spark plug wire and tell me if it has spark.

Sure fire way to cure ED.. LOL at least while I'm cranking the engine..

Instant kick stand.. SEE told you there was more to this stuff than just listening..

Passive.. my hinder side.. GIVE me knobs and ways in and out.. :-)
I'm an X smoker I gotta' keep my hands busy.. Has been 35 year though.

Maybe I'd give up a standby switch, on the second phono stage how's that.. LOL
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russ69
3,579 posts
 
"...SP98 and a V12 or two, are a pretty impressive sound and a visual Lolly Pop in Jaguar red..."

Same for my SLP98F1 and a pair of Six-Pacs.
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Yummy. I have a pair of AESs all dolled up.. I just picked up Audyn true coppers for the signal, couple and Muldof for decoupling..  Everything has been done to those things.. Super HEXFRED, Jensen copper and oils. Choke moved and upgraded. .22 filter added. Scope bias.. Serious little amps.. will be anyways..

You can double the wattage by adding a .22 1000v cap and a HEAVY toggle switch.. 50 to 100 BAMB... They need it. They sound so good but they just run out of gas.  85-6% and 50 watts.. My planars sure sing.

V12R mercy what a beauty. Best I've ever had. NOW. Sure wasn't when I got it.. OK at best. Compared to the SixPac though.. V12 has them hands down.. And the 6Pacs are great amps.. Just have to be kinda picky with the speaker and the impedance DIP. High E and pretty flat no heavy DIPs in the lower regions.. They do great THEN..

6Pacs drive Infinity Infinitesimals to ungodly levels and crystal clear..
94-5% efficient speakers though.
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