What are the purpose of "Tape" and "Rec" preamp ?


Hi,
Beside the usual RCA input (CD, Aux 1, Aux 2) and single RCA output on the back of my pre-amp, my pre-amp also has 2 other RCA connectors named as "Tape" and "Rec".

On the front side, it also has separate knob with "source" and "tape" choice.

Can anybody advice if this "Tape" and "Rec" ar actually similar to "Tape in" and "Tape out"? If yes, which one is which?

I am planning to experiment using DSP/equalizer.

Thanks a lot in advance for the advice
gondo101

Showing 1 response by brf

Usually, but not always, the outputs on preamps are grouped together (main 1, main 2, tape 1, tape 2, Rec, etc).

I always thought that the tape output was always fixed with the rest of the outputs having a variable output.