Help please pre-tuner as a stand-alone tuner ???

I have not tried this with my Adcom preamp/tuner ... but you should be able to connect the "tape out jack" on the Adcom to your integrated amplifier (I am doing this currently with a vintage Marantz receiver/NAD integrated amp). The tape out jack passes through "the untouched" signal.

As for the remote, you can typically connect the power cord from any component (i.e.: your tube amplifier) to the Adcom's switched outlet in the back. The plugged in component would need to have a mechanical on/off switch ... and so, the on/off switch would always be pressed in/engaged to "on." You would then use the remote to power up the component & preamp/tuner at the same time. If you are connecting your amp, make sure you drop the preamp/tuner's volume to "0," when you shut off your system ... it will make a nasty thud otherwise. Regards, Rich

Zaikesman: See your point. I was understanding the second question to be ... could I use the Adcom's remote control as a way to control the entire "on/off; volume; etc" functions of the system. I missed the part of the VCR sitting in between the Adcom and the integrated amp. As for my last sentence ... not paying attention strikes again ... if I am using the Adcom's tape out ... the volume control is taken out of the picture. The Adcom's remote will only act as a way to power up/off the system and only if, I use its switched outlet. Thanks, Rich