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Dual SVS Subs with Mcintosh C2500

What's the best way to connect C2500 preamp to dual SVS SB2000's subs?. There's 3 sets of balance outs. Balance out #1 & #2 goes to two MC501’s. The top unused main out (balance); should I use XLR to RCA splitters to the subs? or use RCA cables, main output #1 and #2, directly to the subs? What's the proper way?

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s4patrick
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Hello,

 

Wanted to bring this one back up as I'm adding a second sub to my 2-channel system.

Preamp is a McIntosh C2600.

Subwoofers: REL S/2

 

While running only one subwoofer,  I used both the let & right RCA outputs from the "Output 1" of the C2600 to the inputs of the S/2.

I'm now adding a second REL S/2 subwoofer and wanted to know if I should duplicate the above configuration for the second subwoofer using the "Output 2"  of the C2600. 

Or should I use the Left RCA output of "Output 1" for the left-hand side subwoofer and use the Right RCA output of the "Output 1" for the right-hand subwoofer.

Adding to this, would I be in a better position to use XLR cables for signal to the subwoofers?  And in similar connection configuration?

I appreciate any advice, guidance, and experiences you can share.

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