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How to split stereo into stereo plus sub out?

Consider a budget system that plays HD music files from a PC using either USB or Aptx HD Bluetooth. If I am using a DAC similar to the SMSL M400 or Topping D90SE and it is connected to a Yamaha P7000S amp which powers a L and R speaker, what is the best way to add dual powered subwoofers?
I own two SB-2000 subwoofers, but I am not sure how to connect them into the system above because the amp doesn't have any sub-out or pre- outputs of any type.

I have not purchased the SMSL M400 yet, but none of the devices in its class have subwoofer outputs (as far as I have seen).
Without spending a lot of money, how should I connect my two powered subwoofers into this system? Thank you.
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SVS SB-2000 do not have speaker level input, line level in only.
It sounds like you will be using the DAC as the volume control.
If you are using RCA cables from the DAC to the Yamaha amp then the easiest way to deal with this is to buy an RCA Y-adapter for left and right channels. Plug Y-adapter into DAC and run RCA cables to everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-RCA-Y-Adapter-Inches/dp/B005DL2OVE/ref=psdc_172544_t2_B004E...
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