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Is anyone using REL subwoofers with BAT tubed amp?

I have been unable to use my two REL Strata III subs with my new (used) BAT VK 75 SE amp. Is there any special connection trick, or do I need to get warranty work done? The same subs worked fine with my McIntosh tubed amp. REL dealer and Sumiko rep have no suggestions except warranty return. Thanks.
jcambron

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steve_c
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Hi there,

Which REL sockets did you use to connect your BAT?

If you want to use the VK-75SE's output, as recommended by REL, then you'll need to use the REL supplied cable, between your 75SE speaker sockets and the REL's UNBALANCED Hi INPUT.

If you would prefer to use your VK-30s output then you'll need a balanced XLR terminated cable of appropriate length to connect the VK-30's Line out to REL's BAL LO INPUT.

Cheers

Steve
steve_c
8 posts
 
Hi Jim,

I just reviewed the Strata III manual on the REL website and see that this particular model does not have the low level XLR input for use with a balanced pre-amp output.

This leaves only the high level inputs or some sort of adaptor or special cable to convert the pre-amp's balanced xlr output to the sub's single ended RCA input. While the latter is possible I would have thought that the high level input would be preferable.
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