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Another subwoofer connection question

I’ve looked at similar threads but feel I should get advice specific to my setup. If I wanted to connect my LM 518 integrated to a sub to augment Spatial M3 Turbo S’s, would I just run another set of speaker cables from the LM’s taps to the subs speaker inputs? Or is that going to mess up the LM? The Spatials use the 4 ohm tap; would I run the other set of speaker cables from the 8 or 16 ohm tap?
The sub in question is an ancient (2003) Velodyne CHT-8

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russ69
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From speaker to sub or amp to sub on the same speaker taps.
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simao OP
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@russ69 Thank you much.
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noromance
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The sub input impedance is very high so it has no impact on the amp.
elliottbnewcombjr
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that is a self-powered sub. 

great, that means: go from preamp directly to sub, it handles low bass with it's own amp; then signals with no low bass go from sub to amp, then amp to mains.

the advantage is neither the amp or mains try to make low bass, allows them to easily do a better job with less distortion.
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