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Line Out - Line In - Line Out - Line In - Line Out
What is tape loop? I noticed that phone stage of amplifier has a line out too.It is called PHONO OUT. May be I should use it to send a signal to equalizer? And output of equalizer back to AUX of amp? 
Subwoofer with 2 channel stereo setup
I've just purchased Martin Logan Grotto sub($960) in local Magnolia HIFI.So my system now consists of Oracle Delphi MK-1 turntable with Denon moving coil cartridge. The signal then goes to Music Reference tube phono pre-preamp. And then to DK Desi... 
Step-Up or Not to Step-Up: This is the Question
Thanks for your replies! I've just purchased Music Reference RM-4 Pre Preamplifier. It is going to be delivered tomorrow.I can't wait to try it. Anyone use it? Any comments? 
Step-Up or Not to Step-Up: This is the Question
I found this step-up module listed in audiogon.Is anyone familiar with it?http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preaphon&1116478902Thanks! 
Sound Progression
Turning the volume to 5 am instead of 5 pm did make a huge difference! Thanks guys for a trick. Now I have to make sure I don't forget to change my measurements with begining of Daylight Saving Time season! :) 
Sound Progression
What is step-up device? How is it called? 
Sound Progression
Is magnet cartridge delivers stronger signal than my Denon DL-301 coil cartridge? Should I replace it to magnet? Which one? Thanks! 
Colorizing The Sound
Thanks Eldartford!I found the manual somewhere on Internet.It looks like my amp doesn't have pre-out and power-in :(Here is the link to its manual in case if you would have time to look at it http://www.dkdesigngroup.com/manual-large.pdfBut I am a... 
Colorizing The Sound
Here is a view of rear panelhttp://www.behringer.com//DEQ2496/deq2496_back.jpg 
Colorizing The Sound
I was unable to download the user manual...the web site is asking for user name and password.... What is "pre-out point" of the amplifier? I took a look at the image of the rear panel of Behringer eqaulizer. It look like it has only balanced in an... 
Colorizing The Sound
Thanks guys! I just placed an order on Behringer DEQ2496 parametric equalizer. I just have to make sure I will able to use it since the equalizer should be pluged between turntable and intergrated amplifier wich has a built in phone-In (DK Desing)... 
Audio equipment and cars...enthusiast thread...
Mine other obsession is my Porsche 911 (993). I change motor oil, transmission oil, flush brake fluid, apply some "can't find in regular stores" exotic wax and drive it at 140-150 miles per hour (not very often).It has Butler Tube amplifier in a t... 
In Shower With M_Logans
I've received few emails from people asking me to describe the steps I followed while removing membrane.Instead of replying to everyone I thought it would make more sense to post my response here.Appliable to Aerius i:1. Disconnect all your 500 do... 
In Shower With M_Logans
I purchased the speakers (Aerius i) as used. According to serial number they were manufactured in 1997. As I mentioned earlier rinsing changed sound dramatically. I wonder now how close the washing procedure brought them to "like new condition". I... 
Turntable, Tube Amp and Two Speakers System
I was not sure if I need a sub at all!Thanks for correcting me! Of course with full range of speakers I don't need a sub! =)I really don't know anything about phone stage feature of amplifiers. I heard about phone amp...