Tape monitor or tape loop for equalizer

[bayoublaster]

I'm looking at purchasing a Denon DN A7100 and it has a tape loop (tape in and tape out). Am I correct in saying that if I hook up the equalizer to the tape in/out of the Denon into the tape in and out of the equalizer that all sources used on the Denon will all be effected by the equalizer settings? I also will be connecting a amplifier in the set up. I've got the back of all three attached.
I know it's a tape loop but just can't see how connecting a equalizer to it and having all sources effected by the equalizer without a tape monitor switch on the processor. The is however a tape monitor switch on the equalizer.. Maybe I'm just overthinking this.
Appreciate the help

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

The Denon would have to have a tape monitor switch in order for it to equalize all sources. Sort of. They quite putting tape monitor loops in receivers back in the days of Dolby Pro-Logic. If you recall, DPL was an analog-based surround sound processing protocol, but pressing the Tape Monitor switch would revert your surround sound program to two-channel stereo. The loops aren’t compatible at all with modern digital signal sources – two completely different signal paths.

If you want to EQ all sources, you need to connect the equalizer between the Denon and your amplifiers. Assuming it has enough headroom to be used like that. If it clips, your only option will be to get pro-audio equalizers.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[bayoublaster]

From the research I have done I have no doubt you are correct and believe me when I say I have been doing a lot of reading on the subject. I presently have a Yamaha RX-V750 and it doesn't have a tape monitor as well. I was just trying to find a way to hook up the equalizer in a loop rather than between the receiver and the amp. I did read an article (or two) about possibly hooking the equalizer up to the receiver and use it on zone 2. I only use the receiver for stereo output and I can't experiment with it right now as I'm on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico right now.
I was just hoping I could utilize the denon as it has HDMI inputs and outputs and my Yamaha only has composite. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.