balanced connections Calypso/Rhea

Thanks again. You're right about being able to setup any input as bypass but then requiring another volume control. I guess I just adjust the gain on the Rhea for volume.

Get my TT back on Sunday. Will let you know how it works out.

You're right.

I contacted Tom at MusicalSurroundings who suggested using input 5, the tape input but not bypassed.

I didn't realize that the gain didn't increment in small jumps but goes directly to 75dB from 62. Since I'm using the .24mv Airy for which he suggested the maximum gain of 75dB, I wouldn't have any volume control. Also interesting is that the manual suggests 62dB gain for a cartridge in the .2 to .5mv range. But it does also suggest experimenting with the setting below and above.

And thanks for the safety reminder. I have everything plugged into a Chang and I just disconnect it whenever I change anything.

I finally figured out the silver things but thanks.

I do have both owners manuals. There is a paragraph that says "A special feature of using the tape input as the bypass input is that high quality analogue sources can be kept in their purest form... by selecting tape." Is this what I should do?

They don't ever mention turntable in the Calypso manual. And the Rhea manual makes a joke abouting connecting to a Calypso but is otherwise generic.

I don't think you're being a smart ass. I'm not entirely technically hopeless but I have this fear of making the wrong connection and having everything fry. I appreciate your help.