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2 tape decks- 1 tape monitor loop

Hello, I have 2 tape decks I want to hook up to my pre that only has connections for 1. There is 1 set of tape out and 1 set of tape in along with several other inputs of which 2 aux's are not being used. The (amp) outputs are all used up. There is a tape selector on my pre that is labeled off, tape and monitor. I plan to record and play back with both decks, but never use them (or have them on) at the same time. I don't plan to record from one deck to the other but do plan to record from CD, phono or tuner onto one tape deck or the other.
My question is, should I use a 2 in 1 Y connector to the set of tape in's and tape out's, or is there a better way to hook these up?
markpao

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markpao OP
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Thanks Al, and yes I did read your post. I didn't want to hijack that thread so reason for this one.
OK, nuff said. I just ordered the Niles switch box. I can't take the risk of doing any damage to any of my components.

Thanks guys!
markpao OP
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Thanks for those thoughts. I will look into them if i have to. I was hoping to use the Y connectors I have here to save some $$$$ but don't want to damage anything. There is another post going on of similarity but the guy is not refering to 2 tape decks, but other sources instead. There have been answers as to don't do it to it's OK to do it. I was wondering if being 2 tape decks make the situation any different?
markpao OP
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Thanks Newbee for that recommendation. Is there any advantage to going this route over using Y connectors on both tape in's and tape out's? Dangerous in any way?
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