Is Tape output line level audio?

[Dan W]

I'd like to use my Harman Kardon AVR35 as the audio source for an HK
PA4000 amplifier (to power outdoor speakers). The AVR35 does not
appear to have any line level outputs, but it does have left and right
RCA style jacks labeled "Tape monitor out" and "Tape monitor in." Does
anyone know if the "Tape monitor out" would work for supplying the
PA4000? I know some tape connections are "loops" that just pass audio
through a device. Haven't purchased the PA4000 or I would have tested
this.

Thanks in advance.

[Kalman Rubinson]

On 26 Mar 2004 12:31:41 -0800, (Dan W) wrote:

>I'd like to use my Harman Kardon AVR35 as the audio source for an HK
>PA4000 amplifier (to power outdoor speakers). The AVR35 does not
>appear to have any line level outputs, but it does have left and right
>RCA style jacks labeled "Tape monitor out" and "Tape monitor in." Does
>anyone know if the "Tape monitor out" would work for supplying the
>PA4000? I know some tape connections are "loops" that just pass audio
>through a device. Haven't purchased the PA4000 or I would have tested
>this.

Don't do it. It is line level but it is not volume-controlled and
would be sending audio at maximum output level all the time. If you
want to do this, I suggest two alternatives:
1. Get an inline volume control for this. (Don't know where.)
2. Get a speaker-to-line level adapter from an automobile audio shop.
You can use the volume-controlled speaker outputs (in parallel with
your main speakers) to feed the external amp.

Kal