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Splitting a pre-amp channel for sub - good or bad?

I was wondering what the general consensus is for splitting one of the output channels on my pre-amp so I can listen in stereo with the subwoofer.

I'm hesitant for the obvious reasons like noise or signal degradation induced by the splitter (even a good splitter). Sometimes a little more bass is nice, but will the overall quality suffer??

I'll list the important components, but if you need more info just let me know

Pre-amp: AES AE-3
Amp: B&K reference 125.2
Fronts: Klipsch RP-5
Sub: Klipsch RSW-12
Using plane Jane mediocre monster interconnects
hockey4496
hockey4496 OP
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What does that have to do with the question?
hifitime
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10-29-12: Hockey4496
What does that have to do with the question?
Hockey4496 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

A lot of people read these threads from all over the world. I want them to know there are other options out there. Also, a lot of these threads go into the archives for future reference to help others.

The one I used for an example, can even use speaker level inputs, if the user would choose to. This might be an option for you in the future, if you buy another subwoofer. Too many companies are just giving line level inputs, like Klipsch. Not everyone that uses a subwoofer is running a home theater type of system, and a receiver, or surround processor, with subwoofer outputs. Stereo preamps with a subwoofer outputs, are not common.
hockey4496 OP
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Makes sense, thanks for the clarification
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