Losing volume when sub is hooked up


I have an integrated tube amp with pre-outs. when i hook up my sub to the pre-outs i lose some volume. is this normal?
cooch

Showing 1 response by gmood1

I wonder if your integrated uses a passive pot or attenuator? If it does and is unbuffered,it will tax the output of your source when used with fairly long ICs connecting a subwoofer. You need a buffer or a integrated with an active preamp section.