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Eq to pre amp

Hello

What's the best way to connect eq to preamp and power amp. The way I am familiar with is as follows

1. Preamp out to eq in
2. Eq out to power amp in

Option 2

1. Preamp out to eq in
2. Eq out to preamp in
3. Preamp out to power amp in

Please advise best option 
rohanraman
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erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
Option1 is the only way that makes sense to me. :)

The only alternative is to use the tape loop (when present in the pre) which lets you switch the EQ in and out.

Best,

E
rohanraman OP
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Thank you
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bdp24
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The advantage of the tape loop arrangement is that the extra connections and cables will be in the signal path only when the equalizer is engaged.
rohanraman OP
11 posts
 
Got it. I don't have a tape loop on the preamp. Just rca inputs and outputs 
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imhififan
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@rohanraman, maybe you can utilize the built in programable parametric equalizers comes with your emotiva mc-700 instead.
rohanraman OP
11 posts
 
yes good idea.. however I Also have a turntable which is not supported by mc700
rohanraman OP
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I also happen to have a phono preamp PS audio. Does the PS audio out connect to my esoteric c03 (preamp) inputs ?
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imhififan
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If your phono stage comes with both xlr and rca outputs, you can connect the rca output to mc700 analog input for EQing, connect xlr output to your esoteric c03 balanced input if EQ is not in use.
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