pre-out vs rec-out ...same thing or not?

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Could someone please comment on the differences between: (1)pre-out vs. (2) rec-out vs. (3) DAT rec-out ...for purposes of sending a signal to a powered subwoofer.

Are the signal levels approximately the same among these three different types of outputs? If so, are there other differences that I should be aware of?

Thanks!!!
 
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roger2 said:
Could someone please comment on the differences between: (1)pre-out vs. (2) rec-out vs. (3) DAT rec-out ...for purposes of sending a signal to a powered subwoofer.

Are the signal levels approximately the same among these three different types of outputs? If so, are there other differences that I should be aware of?

Thanks!!!


Pre-out is generally variable by the volume control. The others normally are fixed in level (sometimes adjustable). The exact levels vary somewhat from equipment to equipment from less than a volt to several volts RMS. Best to check in the manual or try it out.

Jan Didden
 
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...makes sense now.

The reason I asked is that I have two integrated amps...only one of which has pre-outs...so that is the one I will use.

I am assuming it will be OK to use RCA "Y" to split the signal from the pre-outs. I need to feed the sub as well as the amplifier's main input.

Is using the "Y" the correct way to go here?

Thanks again....
 
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Does the amp use those heavy wire jumpers from the "Pre-Out" to the "Main-in" jacks?

Some amplifiers (Like my Sansui AU-7900) use a switch to seperate the two "halves" of the amp.. You can leave the switch in the "connected" position,and just run RCA cables from the "Pre-Out" jacks to the sub or whatever,without needing to fiddle with Y-cables and whatnot.

I absolutely *love* the Pre-out/Main-in feature...I don't think I'll ever own/build another integrated amp without it!
 
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