Thanks, Swampwalker. My pre (ARC LS-15) doesn't have a tape in, but it does have a monitor in. So if I understand correctly, I would have my source come into the pre as usual, run an RCA from the pre's "record out" to the AM, then RCA out from the AM into the pre's "monitor in", then set the pre to "monitor" instead of "source".
I'm actually not entirely sure what the advantage is to putting the AM into a tape loop rather than simply putting it between the pre and power amps. In both cases, I assume I could use the pre to control the volume and will need to deal with the AM's gain somehow. I think the record out suggestion is intended for those using integrated amps.
I'm actually not entirely sure what the advantage is to putting the AM into a tape loop rather than simply putting it between the pre and power amps. In both cases, I assume I could use the pre to control the volume and will need to deal with the AM's gain somehow. I think the record out suggestion is intended for those using integrated amps.