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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Showing 3 responses by kr4

Hard to answer. Are you using the sub for LFE or for bass-management?

Kal
Simplest arrangement is to tell the processor that you have no sub and that the front L/R are large. Then connect the output of the 2200 to the L/R inputs of the DD-12 with the main amp fed from the DD-12's RCA outputs. This will impose an 80dB HP filter on your main speakers but all the bass and LFE will go to the DD-12.

Use the setup/EQ on the DD-12 to configure the rest of the crossover options.

Kal
Your stereo preamp cannot do anything with the SUB OUT if you are using it for L/R. It is only 2 channels.

The only other suggestion with your present equipment is to use the sub only for HT and not for stereo.

Kal