Subwoofer and preamp output impedance


I'm looking to add two SVS subs with Y splitters from my pre outs. My Cary SLP-50 preamp has an output impedance of 1200 Ohms and my Bottlehead Kaiju 300b amp has an input impedance of 100k. Both values are nominal, and I found no info about impedance at sub frequencies. My question for the electrical engineers out there: Would the use of Y splitters create a noticeable bass roll off (or any other unwanted side effects) in the subs? The main speakers are Klipsch Forte II's. Thanks in advance. Dave. 

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Thanks everyone. I went a different route. I bought a Minidsp Flex with its own sub outputs, so the issue has been resolved. The Minidsp also allows me to widen my sub search beyond models with integrated room correction. 

The input impedance on electronics tends to be purely resistive, so doesn't vary by frequency very much, which is different from speakers and headphones.

Unless the subs have very low impedances, around 10k or lower, you should not have any problems with 3 devices per channel.

One tip:  If your speakers are ported plug them when adding a sub.  It will lower speaker distortion and make it easier to integrate with the subs.

when you use a splitter, that will be paralleled, so if the sub has a 10k input impedance your preamp will see about 9k Ohms overall. A huge difference from the 100k it saw before the sub was hooked up. The highs could be affected.

I don’t see any problem. The input impedance of that amp is a high 100K! BTW, you don’t need to be an electrical engineer to do the math! Input  impedance of amp should be at least 10 times the output impedance of preamp!

Or get a buffer stage (tube, or SS) to put between your preamp and sub because your sub probably won't have high enough input impedance to use a splitter. I believe the highs will be affected.

I think you would be better off using the high level inputs (instead of RCA) on the subs if they have them. Run speaker wire off the binding posts of the amp or the speakers themselves which would be more tidy and likely a shorter run to the subs.