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Running Two REL Subs off One Amp - Possible?

I'm thinking about using two REL subs to see how big an improvement they make over a single sub for two-channel music. I'm concerned that I can't wire both subs to my single amplifier, though. Anyone know if this can be done?

Side issue: I had a dealer (not REL dealer, though) tell me the best way to use stereo subs - in most cases - is to put them in opposite corners (ie front right and back left) of the room to even out the bass throughout the room. He also stated the only way to increase output over a single sub is to put the stereo subs on top of each other or side-by-side. Is this good/correct advice?

Thanks,
Howard
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antoniomachado
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Howard: I have the McCormack RLD-1 preamplifier also, just like you (with the DNA225 Power Amplifier, both of them recently upgraded to Platinum Edition by Steve McCormack) and I am also thinking on Dual Subwoofer. Why are you running your subwoofer from your amplifier instead of using the RCA at the back of the RLD-1 preamplifier ? is there any acoustic advantage plugging the subwoofer at the back of the amplifier instead of going from the preamplifier ? you could use the right chanel for one subwoofer, left channel for the other subwoofer. By the way, I am considering Dual SVSound PB12 Plus/+2 or a single PB12 Ultra + 2, what do you think is the best option ? My speakers are Ambience Superslim 1800se Ribbon speakers and the rest of my system includes Metronome Signature Transport and d.a.c., Acoustic Signature Final Tool Turntable, Magnum Dynalab MD100TR Analog Triode Tubes FM Tuner, with high-end power cords, interconnects and speaker cables. Looking forward your comments. Best, Antonio Machado.
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