Splitting Preamp Output--Affect Sound Quality?

If I used a Y-splitter to divide the output from a preamp between a sub and a power amp, would this compromise sound quality?

Tony

socprof01-23-2004 2:53am

sasaudioff54 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 01-25-2004 at 12:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would check your IC (interconnect cable) very carefully, and specifically measure the IC capacitance, if possible. I recently checked a customer's homemade IC, 20 footer, and found the capacitance to be 15,500 pf; astronomically high. Another consideration is the input impedance of the components. If the input Z of one, or both is low, and the preamp has capacitive output coupling, it may reduce the bass response. Cheers, Steve SAS Audio Labs