SSP as 2-Channel Preamp With Sub???


sorry if this is an obvious question, but is it possible to use an SSP in analog direct mode AND a subwoofer?

i'm consolidating my rig and will be using an SSP as a preamp for HT and 2-Ch listening, and from what i've read, the best 2-ch sound is possible when using the analog bypass (or direct) mode on an SSP. BUT, in doing so, there's no way to get a sub channel.

so, for those that would prefer to run their SSP in analog bypass mode, but also use a sub to augment small speakers, how is this done? in my 2-channel rig, my preamp has multiple outputs that i use... i fail to see how i can replicate this using an SSP.

any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Showing 2 responses by edorr

At least one SSP has a crossover in the analog domain (in addition to digital), which will do what you want - the ADA Mach IV. There may be others.
Hooper,

The Casablanca's top of the line Xtreme cards are very good, but in my experience not competitive with the Perfect Wave DAC (I have both) for 2 channel. In fact, even the Marantz ud9004 sounds better analog over the Theta six shooter MCH preamp than using digital into the casblance using the Xtreme DACs. How the just released CBIII HD with HDMI stacks up we'll have to see.