I would say Ghostrider nailed it.Frank Van Alstine will include buffered tape inputs/outputs as an option for this reason.I have heard that cassette decks have continuous motors running when turned on,but not being used so its quite mechanically wearing to have the unit powered up at all times.Digital sources are different in this regard,so Im told,good luck,Bob
Leave cassette tape deck ON using ANY source
A number of years ago I was told to always make sure the cassette deck is on, irrespective of the program source. It had something to do with the way a preamp works in conjunction with the cassette deck. Can someone explain to me, in laymans terms, why this is true? Also, if it is true for the cassette deck, what about the tuner and turntable and CD player?