Was gifted a receiver(A-750)/tuner(T-550)/equalizer (GE-5)set but only plan to use the receiver. Was planning to either sell or give away the tuner and equalizer but curious if there value is really as a set so I should hang on to them. Also is the equalizer worth it?
I sold these when they were current. One big caveat with using the EQ in conjunction with a Yamaha is that they have no “tape monitor” loop in a conventional sense, instead they have a Rec Out selector. This model also lacks a “processor loop” on the back panel. So to get the EQ in the signal path, assuming you patch it in to Tape 1 in/out, you set the input selector on Tape 1…and leave it there! Actual selection of source must be done with the Rec Out selector. This will confound most newbies and seems counterintuitive but trust me…it’s the way it is! The Equalizer has a tape loop, but that won’t change what I said. My belief is the EQ came from a rack system whose amp was more conventional, and was added to this amp and tuner. The ethos of this amp is more puristic…you don’t need no stinkin’ equalizers! Disc and Source/Direct switch says it all. My advice…unload the EQ if you can, or use it with another system without the Yamaha’s quirks.