Using a pre amp with an integrated

mjm1124
mjm1124 Posts: 11
edited June 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
This may sound strange but I'm trying to connect an Anthem integrated amp to a Parasound P7 pre amp. I want to make use of the P7's bass management functions. Aside from source inputs (CD, Phono, 3 aux ) the Anthem has a pre-out, a record in and a pair of XLR inputs. The folks at Anthem said connecting via the P7's XLR out and the Anthem's XLR in would work, just a matter of tweaking the volume controls on both. It didn't work of course, got nothing when I hooked up the CD player to the P7. Any ideas, or should I just go out and get an amp for the P7. Thanks.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited June 2009
    mjm1124 wrote: »
    This may sound strange but I'm trying to connect an Anthem integrated amp to a Parasound P7 pre amp. I want to make use of the P7's bass management functions. Aside from source inputs (CD, Phono, 3 aux ) the Anthem has a pre-out, a record in and a pair of XLR inputs. The folks at Anthem said connecting via the P7's XLR out and the Anthem's XLR in would work, just a matter of tweaking the volume controls on both. It didn't work of course, got nothing when I hooked up the CD player to the P7. Any ideas, or should I just go out and get an amp for the P7. Thanks.

    Amp up that P7.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    I have my Spectral preamp connected to my Trivista integrated going from the Spectral outs to the Trivista's tape in jacks. I use my Spectral as a phono pre.
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  • mjm1124
    mjm1124 Posts: 11
    edited June 2009
    I have my Spectral preamp connected to my Trivista integrated going from the Spectral outs to the Trivista's tape in jacks. I use my Spectral as a phono pre.
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    Thanks....There's no tape-in on my integrated...only a set labeled "recorder"...tried that with the P7's outs...no good.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    mjm1124 wrote: »
    I have my Spectral preamp connected to my Trivista integrated going from the Spectral outs to the Trivista's tape in jacks. I use my Spectral as a phono pre.
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    Thanks....There's no tape-in on my integrated...only a set labeled "recorder"...tried that with the P7's outs...no good.

    You may have to press the "tape monitor" button or switch.
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