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Sub hookup in a 2ch/HT system with preamp passthru

Can anyone tell me the best way to hook up a Velodyne DD-12 to my system that uses the preamp (Mcintosh C2200)for 2 channel control and also as a passthru for my processor when listening to HT/satellite. The sub has 1 XLR input and 2 RCA inputs. Do I need to run cables from both the processor and the preamp to the sub? Can I run just one pair off the preamp outputs into the sub and that will work in both 2 channel and when the preamp is passed through? The C2200 has 3 sets of outputs. ANy help is appreciated. In speaking with Velodyne (who thought I was a minority using a preamp as a passthru for HT) they were no help what so ever. He told me the sub was meant for just one input from EITHER a receiver, processor, or preamp and that adding other components to input would sum all the signals and degrade the performance. THanks again. Dave
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I do what you are looking for by running the LFE out from my processor to the L RCA input on my Velodyne HGS-12 and a second pre out (My pre has dual outputs which is convenient for this configuration) to the R RCA input of the Sub. I then Set the crossover on the Sub to around 70 or so. I set everything up optimal for two channel and then adjusted the processors LFE output level to match that. I'm know I am loosing a little of the LFE signal by applying the crossover to that signal but the loss is worth it in my opinion to get the sub to work for 2-channel as well as HT.

Hope this helps.
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