Conrad Johnson ET3se connected to a subwoofer


How can I connect the ET3se preamp to my (Totem Dreamcatcher) subwoofer since there is only one main output from the ET3se. My sources (DVD, blu-ray) are connected to the Benchmark DAC2 D which has 2 analog outputs. Can I use the second output of the DAC2 D to connect to the subwoofer (the first output is connected to ET3se preamp). The poweramp is a Moon W5.3.

Thanks for advices.
ricki

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Thanks Almarg for your responses.

I will try 1st and 2nd method this week-end.

With the 2nd method, do you think that it will degrade the sound using the Y-adapters ?

I won't go with method no 3 since I just buy the ET3 and intend to use it.

Yes I'm using only one sub and it has separate inputs for the left and right channels (only low-level, no high-level I/O)

My speakers are Totem model 1 signature and they will need a sub for low frequencies.
Hi Al, I have tried method 1, I set the volume of the ET3 at 50 and the DAC at 11 o'clock, the sound is good but the bass is very strong.

With method 1, I don't know if the sound was reproduced mostly by the ET3 preamp or the preamp of the DAC2.

I've ordered the Y adapter at Take Five Audio, will try the method 2 when I receive the adapter.

I'm thinking if I sell the Totem Model 1 Sig and the sub and buy the more powerfull speakers like the Harbeth c7es3 so I won't need a Sub anymore