Adding a Processor to my Preamp

[Alex Hayes]

Hey guys, I have my Adcom GFP-750 preamp hooked up right now and there is a switch that allows me to use a processor with it. I have a Pioneer SR-303 (or something like that) reverb amplifier that I think is really cool. Does this qualify as a processor? Can I hook this up to the processor input and run any of my sources through it? I know the reverb amp has a tape loop on it and I think you hook it up to the tape loop but I haven't messed with it much and the hookups kind of confuse me. Anyways, I'd like to be able to just hook this up and be able to select or deselect it with the processor switch on my preamp. If that is possible that would be great and any guidance would be appreciated. If all else fails I'll just give it a try this weekend when I get home for break. Thanks all!

 

[Alex Hayes]

Here are pictures of the backs of the units I am talking about (stock from the web)

 

[DS1784]

Thats what the loop is for, hook it up and see if you like it.

 

[Alex Hayes]

Alright thanks, now that I look at it it doesn't seem so confusing. I've listened to the reverb amp before and its pretty cool and fun to play with at least. I'll hook it up and give it a try.

 

[Portkula]

I have a Pioneer SR-303 (or something like that) reverb amplifier... Does this qualify as a processor?

It is.

Can I hook this up to the processor input?

You connect the SR-303’s INPUT terminals to the Adcom GFP-750’s PROCESSOR OUT ones, and the SR-303’s OUTPUT terminals to the Adcom GFP-750’s PROCESSOR IN ones.

Can I run any of my sources through it?

This way, yes.

I know the reverb amp has a tape loop on it and I think you hook it up to the tape loop

Wrong. The SR-303’s TAPE REC and TAPE PLAY terminals are for to connect recorders (in the case of three-head tape decks, with recording monitoring facility) or more processors.

I'd like to be able to just hook this up and be able to select or deselect it with the processor switch on my preamp.

Exact. With the connections circuit described, you will.

 

[Alex Hayes]

Great! Thank you very much! I am glad it will work out this way. I just wanted to make sure before I go digging behind all my stuff to connect/disconnect etc. When i get home I will have something to play around with.