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correct order of connecting a preamplifier, amplifier, and speakers

  Sorry, guys, not such a good question. What is the correct order of connecting the preamplifier to the amplifier to the speakers before I power everything up? I should know the answer to this question, but just simply have forgotten. Obviously, I am concerned about blowing a tweeter or something. Big thanks for your replies. 
scorpio1951
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noromance
9,769 posts
 
1. Source interconnect cables to Preamp input.
2. Preamp output to power amp input.
3. Power amp output to speakers.
tooblue
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Never thought about this before, always just assumed, I know, that if power was off to all equipment that there was no real order or wrong way. What is the thinking behind the sequence already stated by @noromance ?
xrayz
105 posts
 
Yes, the order of connection doesn't matter at all. The order of powering the components up is all that matters.
tooblue
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Is it that the signal starts at the source and ends at the speakers?
erik_squires
16,056 posts
 
The order does not matter when wiring.

Turn on is always amp last.


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noromance
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I wasn't certain what the OP meant so I listed the connection order in case they weren't sure. Not everyone is technical.
If not powered up, the connection order doesn’t matter at all. When all is connected, power-up; start at source(s) first, then preamp, then power amp(s).
scorpio1951 OP
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Thanks to all. i followed romance1's advice. All is well.)
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