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2 interconnects or y-cable?

have a 2.1 channel system for music. I will be connecting my subwoofer to a two channel analog pre-amp. Would it be better to run two interconnects into the subwoofer (about 8 feet of distance) or should I use a y-cable at the pre-amp and a dedicated subwoofer cable. I have a Harmonic Technology subwoofer cable which is mono at the pre-amp end (designed for a pre/pro) and has a built in Y at the subwoofer end. My sub has "L" and "R" inputs, but nothing else gets connected to the sub.

Thanks!

Thanks.
dgaylin

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dgaylin OP
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Thanks Kal and Stan. Much appreciated.
dgaylin OP
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Okay, not sure I'm following at this point, so let me clarify. I have an analog 2-channel pre-amp that does not have a subwoofer output. It has buffered balanced (XLR) outputs and single-ended (RCA) outputs that can both be used simultaneously. The XLR outputs are going to my power amps. I would like to use the RCA outputs to send the stereo signal to the subwoofer. The subwoofer has a left and a right input. SO, I could use a pair of interconnects into the sub. Or, I could use a Y-cable at the pre-amp and send that over my subwoofer cable to the subwoofer, where it Y's again so that it will connect with both of the sub's inputs.

It sounds as if people think that a pair of interconnects is the better way to go? Any insights into why?

Thanks!

--dan
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