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Using Y-adapter to duplicate preamplifier outputs

Is there any loss from using y-adapters to duplicate an output on an amplifier? Case in point; I want to duplicate my preamp output to feed a ss amplifier and a tube amplifier. Both will not be used simultaneously. I just don't want the hassle of having to remove interconnects each time I am going to use one amp or the other.
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arni
313 posts
 
Yes, but varies based on the quality of the adaptor. I would recommend WBT or Cardas.. or have a professional install an extra output on your preamp.. not a big job at all.
edesilva
768 posts
 
Are you using the same set of speakers? I would worry about the other end. If you are connecting two sets of amp outputs to the same set of speaker terminals, that strikes me as a bad idea, because the amp that is on will be putting power into the output of the amp that is off. Seems like the potential for distortion at a minimum, and, at worst, the kind of thing that might blow up an amp...
rwwear
2,871 posts
 
This works fine. I used to split my preamp signal and send it to the sub x-over as well as the main amp. I added another set of outputs so, I no longer use the Y cables.
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