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Bi-amping with no pre-outs

I would like to add an amp to push the woofers in my NHT 2.4�s, but my receiver has no pre-amp outs. What it does have however is a single sub out, which I use for its intended purpose and would like to know if it is possible to split the signal for bi-amping purposes? Possibly to an Adcom GFA...
dcconners
rwwear
2,904 posts
 
Just put a "Y" cable on the sub out and send the signal to the left and right amp inputs then connect the subs. You will be using the crossover in the receiver.
walkelin
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Maybe I'm missing something. If he wants to bi amp why not use a Y cable on the pre out to split the signal to the second amp. Assuming he is drivng the top or bottom of a full range speaker this is a no brainer. If however he wants to drive a second sub then just put the Y on the sub out. In any event get a good Y cable or jumber. I biamp my home theater coming out of a lexicon with no degradation. Hope this helps.

Walkelin
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kr4
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09-30-04: Walkelin: "Maybe I'm missing something. If he wants to bi amp why not use a Y cable on the pre out to split the signal to the second amp."

You missed: "but my receiver has no pre-amp outs."
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