JL Sargent Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Or, maybe there is an inline device that converts line level down to the low 5mv signal these inputs want. Surely I'm not the only one that would like to use these presently useless inputs on vintage gear. Is there an answer to this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It's more than matching the signal level to the gain. Tape head inputs were equalized according to the NARTB or NAB curve, somewhat similar to the RIAA curve for phono, so there would be a severe loss of bass and exaggeration of the highs. See the middle figure: http://www.hifilit.com/hifilit/Marantz/model7man-5.jpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 OK, so its pretty darn involved. So a breakout box type deal from Radio Shack is probably the best way to go. Another thought would be a CD player or Tuner that would allow for AUX input there. I haven't seen one though. Or what about a splitter at the input of the preamp. Like if an MP3 player and CD player simply SHARED the Aux input on the preamp. Just gonna listen to one or the other at a time anyway....... Would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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