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General Category => Technical topics => Topic started by: Mordicai on May 03, 2016, 12:25:19 PM

Title: Using Y Cables between DAC and AMPS
Post by: Mordicai on May 03, 2016, 12:25:19 PM

I use a Stereomour and a Sex 2.1 fed by a Shiit Bifrost MB. Im getting tired of changing the RCA cables from one amp to the other. The DAC only has one OUT. I don't have preamp, so Thought I would make up two Y cables so I can run a second set of RCA cables. Bad idea? Any signal loss? Should a build a switching box instead ? Be happy for some feed back...Max

Title: Re: Using Y Cables between DAC and AMPS
Post by: Armaegis on May 03, 2016, 09:00:16 PM

There shouldn't be any signal loss unless there's something wonky with the input impedances on those amps. Otherwise it should be fine.

Title: Re: Using Y Cables between DAC and AMPS
Post by: STURMJ on May 27, 2016, 09:19:39 AM

My personal opinion is to make a switch box. There is always a possibility that there might be some impedance issues with the DAC "seeing" both amps even if one is not on.