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Aragon 2002 Pre amp to a Monitor Audio subwoofer

I have never used a sub with this setup but am doing so now. Can I use a 2 male to 1 female Y adaptor on my preamp out and run a single RCA to the subwoofer?
Or do I need to run 2 RCA's out? I know it is a monaural signal. My Monitor sub does have 2 inputs - but if can can use one RCA - that be be mu choice.

Thanks
timdavenport1967
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oddiofyl
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I am assuming there are two pre outs,   run one pair to the amp and a pair to the sub.  You really dont want to tie the left and right preouts to each other .  Let the sub's crossover sum to mono.
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oddiofyl
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If the pre has a single pair two "Y" adapters are required for each channel.   Connect left and right to the sub just as you would any other component. 
erik_squires
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The problem with most such outputs is they are driven by a single output stage. If you short them, they will become mono.

Subwoofer inputs however are buffered, and keep the L and R separated as far as the preamp is concerned.

Best,

E
timdavenport1967 OP
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Thanks all. I will run 2 dedicated RCA cables and set this up like any other component. No short cuts. Now to run a second line under the house and back up through the walls.


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imhififan
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Something to consider:
Connecting a subwoofer to stereo preamp
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