Simultaneous transfer, both FLAT and with EQ, really requires separate
gain stages, to avoid clipping of the FLAT stage, especially if you are 
playing metal parts!

And I agree about 24 bits, and definitely all transfers to be made in "stereo".


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> Date:    Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:24:23 -0400
> From:    "Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: "Best of both worlds" disk preamplifier
> 
> Just a note of caution: please make certain all of this is properly 
> gain-staged and be conservative on the level settings to avoid clipping 
> anywhere in the chain for both outputs.
> 
> I might add that at least two inputs with individual loading adjustments 
> would be great.
> 
> How to deal with stereo is also a question. I have not looked at the 
> KAB, but I thought it was a mono device.
> 
> One needs balance between the two stereo inputs before summing at least.
> 
> If you're designing something new, a full-stereo RIAA option would also 
> be great.
> 
> The raw output should not be summed. It should be stereo. In cassette 
> work, I sometimes go back to the channel-selection stage to improve a 
> segment when dealing with mono tapes.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Richard