Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller
This unit has IDEAL automatic and progressive implementation of Fletcher Munson (FM) Low Volume Bass Boost.
IDEAL because if setup properly, it’s a set and forget, automatically engages/disengages FM, hard to screw it up
AND, some other beneficial remote features:
on/off; volume; mute; balance; bass; treble; 4 input selection; 2 identical l/r outputs.
ALL functions are remote controlled. Note: Must have its remote control, there are no controls on the unit.
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Chase Unit is an Easy Way to Add Remote Features to any Non-Remote System (Vintage or Modern)
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105 db S/N is TRUE. It has Versatile Uses.
I have had a few in/out of my system(s) over the years. NONE of my audiophile friends can tell if it is IN or OUT of my system.
I am about to add my spare unit back in my main system, primarily for occasional remote balance tweaks.
One now in Office for remote power only for R2R/TT/Luxman Integrated. Luxman has remote volume and mute.
One now in Garage/Shop: Yamaha Receiver’s Tape Loop. Alternate use for remote volume and FM implementation if very low volume (if Donna watching TV in room above that system’s speakers).
I can demonstrate it out or in line, let people hear no difference.
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- Install Chase Unit (3 options: a,b,c below)
- No Preamp: Always In-Line
Up to 4 selectable line level inputs (two l/r identical outputs)
Component(s) to Chase to AMP.
- AFTER Preamp. Always In-Line
Component(s) to Preamp to Chase to AMP
Retains your preamp’s functions and adds Chase Remote Features.
- Preamp’s Tape or Processor’s Loop: Optionally In-Line
Component(s) to Receiver/Preamp to Tape Out (or Processor Out) to Chase to Tape IN (or Processor IN)
Monitor Switch OUT = Preamp to AMP (Chase NOT In-Line)
Monitor Switch ON: Component to Preamp: out to Chase: back to Preamp: to AMP. (Chase In-Line).
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- Fletcher Munson Implementation and Setup Options. Must be Correct for Success.
- First: Get Chase Unit at Default Volume (unplug to turn off/on to reset all defaults)
- Next Set your System’s Prior Volume Control (preamp/integrated) to your Low Normal. LEAVE IT THERE, use Chase after this. No FM involved.
- NOW: Use Chase Unit Remote Volume for ALL volume changes.
C1. Louder, above default Low Normal: no FM Compensation
C2. Lower/lower volume. (below Chase’s default volume): FM Compensation automatically begins and progressively increases as you lower volume: Boosts Bass, definitely preferable at very low volumes
C3. Raise Volume from low/lower: FM decreases progressively until no FM at Chase Default volume Level.
Continue to raise volume with no FM Compensation.
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