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crossover newb with passive subwoofer questions

I am considering purchasing a stand alone crossover for my system.
My system is comprised of the following, source to speakers:
MacMini to DAC to tube line preamp to tube amplifier to *passive* subwoofers (one per channel) with monitor satellites wired off their respective channel subwoofer.
The crossover devices that I've seen all seem to have RCA outputs (rather than speaker outs) which would imply to me that that the subwoofer and satellites would need their own amplifier.
Is there a device, or way to avoid the need for another amplifier,using a crossover "seperate" with my passive subwoofer/satellite setup? I'm assuming that such an animal would allow for wiring the speakers for each channel in more of a parallel arrangement, as opposed to a series arrangement as I have them now....
rabco
rabco OP
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Kal, just covering all my bases with questions that address all my potential solutions.
For example, if I use my ss Onkyo as a subwoofer amp, I may need 2 pre outputs to drive the subwoofer amp and the tube amp that would drive the Legacy monitors.
I understood that some of the units in the links you provided are as you describe. Which may make them the most attractive way to proceed.
Just trying to sweat the details. These are devices I've only seen pictures of, & I haven't deployed.
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kr4
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Frankly, if you use the Onkyo, you will still be faced with the problem that you lack proper crossovers. Y-connectors are a non-issue; use 'em if you need 'em.

Kal
rabco OP
49 posts
 
Kal, understood.
All the input has been helpful!
Now I can start weighing the pros and cons, and plot my next move.
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kr4
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Easiest, but more expensive, solution is to buy a proper subwoofer.

Kal
rabco OP
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Just for giggles, as it's been years and many rig modifications ago since I listened to the Legacy's "naked", I think I'll listen to the monitors alone and re-evaluate their sound without the subs.
The results of this experiment might help justify the additional expense of a proper subwoofer.
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