Re: Apple II preamplifier

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

"Alex Freed" <alexf@mirrow.com> wrote in message 
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> Wow! How many solutions for a non-problem!
>
> There is no need for an amplifier for a simple reason that the
> tape output is driven by a full TTL signal. Almost 5 volts.
> The reason the signal is weak at the jack is because of 2 resistors
> forming a divider.
>
> -------------R------------------->
>                        |
>                        R
>                        |
>                       ___
>
>
> Cut the lower one and enjoy full 5 volts. Or replace with say 4-5 K 
> resistor to get line level.

Excellent solution Alex. However, the INPUT was the one in question.

Bill Garber