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preamplifier after preamplifier?

Hi.

I have a preamplifier and a poweramplifier I am very satisfied with.
The preamplifier is connected to the poweramplifier and the powerampfiler is connected to speakers,
The connection between the pre- and power-amplifiler is also spited to two active subwoofers.

However, I miss the option to control my sub-woofers volume relative to the speaker volume.
My pre don't have any settings for tuning this, just volume +/-

Can I connect a Second pre-amp with independent volume before the sub-woofers? will this cause any damage or problems?
It might be easier to understand this drawing:


Pre #1: pro-ject pre box s2 digital
Pre #2: AIYIMA Tube Pre

flemmingss
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daledeee1
563 posts
 

I forgot to mention, or ask a question.  The first preamp has gain.  Feeding that to the second preamp, is that too much gain in the end?

fiesta75
1,378 posts
 

Two preamps, no, simply no.

ghdprentice
6,970 posts
 

@fiesta75 

 

+1

bmontani
193 posts
 

I use the high level inputs on my Rel S5 Sho subs.  I have them connected directly to my amp outputs.  Works great.  I believe it is actually sonically better.  

bmendeloff
1 posts
 

on my SVS sub you can run speaker wire from the power amp speaker output to the sub and volume will be controlled by the preamp volume.  thety call it high level input on the sub.  

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