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REL with Integrated Amp connection Question

This is a very noobish question but then again I'm a noob with subwoofers integrated with 2 channel systems =)

Assuming I have a Krell integrated and a Yamaha HT receiver. I have two speakers, I'd like to integrate a REL subwoofer. Currently I have the Krell as my dedicated two channel amplifier connected to a DAC and transport; however I also use the Krell to power the two front speakers and use the Yamaha AVR as a processor and video switcher via Krell's HT by-pass function. Confused yet? Now I ask you how in the world can I connect a REL sub like the Q-108 into the mix? I'd REALLY hope it can be done somehow through the Krell's pre-out line level outputs and not through the speakers terminals where I would then have to run speaker wire (thick Harmonic Technology) to the Subwoofer.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
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hieule5
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Lush

Two ways to connect a REL to your integrated Krell, low level and high level.

If you Krell has a pre-out output, get a subwoofer cable from Radioshack and feed that subwoofer cable to your low level input 0 decibel gain on the REL (don't go with the 12 decibel gain since your neighbors will call the cops). This is how I hook up my two REL to my NAD C352.

Or you can use the high level connection, using a Neutric cable.

Go to www.sumikoaudio.net to download a REL manual. The manual will walk you through step by step connecting your Krell to the REL that you have.

Happy listening.
Btw, congratulations on getting the REL. REL is more expensive than others but the bass is really quick and tight.
violaguy
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This is from a soundstage.com review:

"REL insists that you connect its units via high-level inputs. Each sub comes with a 34' length of three-wire cable terminated at one end with a Neutrik Speakon connector. Low-level inputs are available via a couple of RCA connectors (more on those later), but the high-level inputs are where the magic begins. REL believes that a speaker, together with a particular amplifier, creates a sonic signature. This being the case, it would seem best to carry this same sonic signature on to the sub system to best create a seamless integration. The load is very high impedance and presents no issue to the amplifier. Simply connect the wires to the appropriate speaker posts on the back of the amp and you’re in business."

http://www.soundstage.com/candystore/candystore200312.htm

As a REL owner, I couldn't agree more—Neutrik has always worked best for me. I've seen very reasonably priced 'highend' versions of Neutrik cables for sale on Audiogon but can't remember the name of the company. REL offers the cables in different lengths; I purchased a 20' REL cable from an eBay seller in Australia to experiment with speaker placement—it wasn't expensive (about $50).
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bradz
229 posts
 
One company that sells an aftermarket reasonably priced neutrik cable is Signal Cable. I use one with a REL Strata III and like the result compared to the factory supplied neutrik. Some other sources for the neutrik cable are Synergistic Research and on audiogon a member named Zikhmark.
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