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How to hook up 2 amps from one set of pre outs?

I have a Simaudio I-5 (70W X 2) which is not quite powerful enough to truly push my (Inefficient yet wonderful) Egglestonworks Fontaine's. I am considering adding a slightly older Celeste SimAudio 4150se into my system (150W X 2, versus 70W X 2). Should be enough power. I have a TBI VI powered sub which is currently being fed it's signal from Pre Outs on I-5. How do I connect the 4150se from Pre Outs and my TBI sub at the same time? Can I use a Y Connector on PreOut's? Or is this a no no.
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stanwal
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I have a custom set of Y connectors [ 1 male to two females] that Audioquest made for me with their Emerald cable when I had this problem. Contact me if interested.
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I was alternating using two Meridian 605s a channel on my Duetta Sigs and using one of them and there was no difference using the Y connectors I could hear. The speakers sounded better when I was using 2 as you would expect with bi amping.
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