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Correct Way to Connect an EQ in my Hifi System ?

My stereo integrated Marantz PM-11S1 amp has Pre Outs , XLR Balanced in/out,  4 different inputs & (2) tape recorder ins/outs ...is there a way to get all my components hitting an EQ without having to switch RCAs? In the old days with my old receiver I used tape monitor , guessing the Pre outs into EQ but where do I input to EQ (2) turntables / Audioengine B1 streaming device...? Or at least the (2) turntables hitting the EQ without switching RCAs?

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http://hifi-review.blogspot.com/2008/05/marantz-pm-11s1-integrated-amplifier.html

Marantz PM-11S1
Technics SL-15 TT
AKAI BT500 TT
Audioengine B1

thanks !
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tommypenngotti OP
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also I have a Behringer Pre amp with one in/ out....seems kind of ridiculous adding a cheap little pre amp to get EQ though 
weverb
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Maybe try a Monoprice 4-port switch? Have all your sources feed into the switch. Then the switch output goes into the eq which then feeds your integrated.
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lowrider57
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Instead of swapping TT cables as needed, you could use a small phonostage and run it into a Line input on the Marantz.
Or use a passive switch box and hook up both TTs. Then run the output to the amp.

I see the Marantz has a preamp output and no input to the amp. You could use the Tape Out to the EQ, then back into Tape.
Plug all sources into the amp inputs, they would function as normal. When selecting Tape source you would have the EQ as your source. To change sources to the EQ, input the sources into the Recorder on the front of the amp.



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tommypenngotti OP
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lowrider : 
so tape out to EQ , output of EQ back into tape in ....
plug all components into there assigned inputs in back of amp 
TT 1 into Phono 
TT2 into Line 1 
"To change sources to the EQ, input the sources into the Recorder on the front of the amp." 

Im not following that? input sources into the recorder on front of amp? 

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