Hallo, I have an old amp without a sub preout. I need to add an active subwoofer. If I use a "double Y cable " to obtain another pre out the speakers level will go down ?Are there other problem to know? I'm sorry for my English, ciao a tutti, Fabio.
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I wouldn't think there would be a problem using a y output on the pre out. It would depend on the input impedance of the sub input, but I think it should be high enough to not have any noticable effect. Another possibility would be to use the speaker level inputs on your sub if it has them.Emotiva UPA-700 Amp
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Good example, but it would be like adding lamps that only draw .003 amps, you can add quite a few before they have a noticable effect. A powered sub shouldn't draw very much from the pre-out. It will take a very small signal and amplify it using the mains voltage in for it's power source. Like using your 12v battery to power a relay which in turn switches on a monster lamp powered by a 220V input.Emotiva UPA-700 Amp
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Yes the "Powered Sub" will be in essence doing all the dirty work. The receiver will only sending the sub a signal............ kinda passive or say unpowered if you may, so there shouldn't be any noticable load on the reciever at all.CLIVE
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I have always heard (and read) that there will be signal loss when using a y-adapter for this purpose.
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