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RCA Splitter to convert a single RCA output into two

Y-Adapter RCA Splitter

I would like to connect a single RCA output of the tube pre-amplifier to drive two monoblock amplifiers (instead of just one). Would it be "safe" to use the RCA splitters such as the ones offered by Audioquest without a risk of introducing any sound quality degradations or making a harm to the system? Is there any limitations on how many RCA splitters could be used to split a single RCA output? Would it be safe to chain the multiple splitters to split a single RCA output into three, four or even six RCA outputs to drive multiple power amplifiers?

RCA Splitter

esputnix
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russ69
3,573 posts
 

90-degree coax connectors are not a good thing. Better is a sweep corner. A "Y" cable will work fine and they are very affordable, but you have lots of buying choices.

oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 

Looks like a fine piece of brass if your lucky. Y splitters and don't squeeze on the cheese. Spend 10.00. No you can't keep splitting the signal. I suppose you could split until it just quits working. Add 3-4 and see if it still works. I've never tried..

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cleeds
6,089 posts
 

The splitter should work but your tube preamp's output will be driving a lower and lower effective impedance as you add amplifiers. That could pose an issue, especially for a tube preamp because they tend to have high-ish output impedances.

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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 

An rca y - splitter will work fine - one per channel - from your tube preamp's output jacks. Save your money and buy a pair from Monoprice. No difference in sound whether you spend $3 or $300!

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