Stop Getting Up to Adjust Volume | MultiComp Pro 50-8394 IR Remote for Vintage Receivers

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Are you in constant pain from excessive listening position excursions? Add this simple device to your classic vintage receiver's tape loop to add IR remote volume control functionality. This device works on almost ANY vintage receiver with a tape loop. multicomp PRO 50-8394

Outline:
Unboxing and first impressions
Fixing the overly bright LED with a simple resistor mod
Bench testing the unit for specs, clipping, and frequency response
How to connect it using the tape loop on a vintage receiver
Real-world testing on a restored Pioneer SX-1250
Distortion and performance measurements with and without the device

This little box adds modern convenience with minimal trade-offs. It has some input voltage limitations and introduces a slight amount of distortion, but you can bypass it anytime by simply disengaging the tape monitor.


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Unboxing
1:08 Specifications & Limits
1:55 LED Modification
8:04 Bench Testing
12:11 Tape Loop Connections
13:42 Real World Testing & Considerations
18:50 Distortion Testing
20:14 Outro