Hope I'm asking this question so all will know what I'm asking. I'm not all that tech inclined. I've looked hard, but can't find where I read the following ..... There is a way to get VU meters to function even when one uses a direct feed tape head pre amp. If there is a way to do that, I won't have to have a separate VU meter box built for my Amina HD-4 tube pre amp. Was I dreaming? Thanks for all comments. :b