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Splitting line level out from preamp, versus using 2nd set of outputs

I'd like to add a line lever splitter between my preamp and amplifier, close to the amp end on a set of 4 meter interconnects and send signals to two amplifiers that are located near to my speakers, versus buying another 4 meter interconnect to drive the second amp from the second set of line level outputs on my preamp. 

I'm considering asking the interconnect manufacturer to make me a set of female to 2 female splitters out of spare set of interconnects.  I'd use two one meter pairs of the same interconnects to feed the amplifiers.

These are RCA cables.

I know that it can be done, my question is, am I setting myself up for disappointment?

 

gthirteen

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yyzsantabarbara
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A splitter made the sound worse for me. When I needed this same feature (amps), I purchased the CODA 07x preamp which has 2 sets of XLRs. This sounded much better than a splitter.

In my case, 1 amp drove speakers and the other amp dove my RAAL SR1a earphones.

Today, I use a Schitt Kara F preamp to do the same thing.

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