Dumb (but easy) question

[Alaric]

Is the tape loop output on an integrated amp line level? I always thought it was, but I want to make sure while subwoofer shopping for my daughter.

[Kevin P]

Yes it is. Tape loops are often used for things like equalizers as well.

[Kal Rubinson]

Is the tape loop output on an integrated amp line level? I always thought it was, but I want to make sure while subwoofer shopping for my daughter.

Yes but it is not controlled by the volume control. However, she should not be using it for a subwoofer because, as she varies the volume for the main speakers, the sub will stay at full volume and will not be balanced with them.

[Alaric]

Subwoofer has its own volume control, but I see what you're saying. Hmmm. I hate running the speaker wires through it, but that may be the alternative.

[Kal Rubinson]

Subwoofer has its own volume control, but I see what you're saying. Hmmm. I hate running the speaker wires through it, but that may be the alternative.

I gather that your integrated amp does not have "normal" line level outputs.

[Alaric]

No, it's a Cambridge Audio Topaz AM 5. It sounds nice for the $100 it cost, but there are zero frills. No remote, no line level outputs, no DAC. I love my daughter, but the responsibility just isn't there yet to spend too much on amplifiers and such. LOL

[Kal Rubinson]

No, it's a Cambridge Audio Topaz AM 5. It sounds nice for the $100 it cost, but there are zero frills. No remote, no line level outputs, no DAC. I love my daughter, but the responsibility just isn't there yet to spend too much on amplifiers and such. LOL

Then I wouldn't obsess about running the main speaker wires through the sub. :W

[Alaric]

Oh, I wasn't too concerned about the effect on SQ, just the extra wires and routing. My Marantz broke just as I was preparing to upgrade her rig (Lepai and Pioneer SP-BS22 bookshelf speakers) So now she'll have the Cambridge Audio integrated and a pair of Pioneer SP-FS52 floorstanders. I ended up getting the other end of the Topaz line (SR20) as a stopgap until after the holiday/birthday season.