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  Stereo sub out to mono, is it safe?
My new integrated amp has L/R sub output and my sub only has a mono input. Is it safe to use a Y adapter to sum the L/R output to the mono input or will this cause a short? Thanks for your insight.
Geared4me  (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-11-12
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04-11-12   Generally the idea of one sub would be to use the right outp ...   Elizabeth

04-11-12   The answer is yes; i have no idea what elizabeth is talking ...   Stanwal

04-11-12   If the sub outs are not buffered and high pass filtered, and ...   Ghostrider45

04-11-12   Well, now that answers of "no" and "yes" ...   Almarg

04-11-12   Thank you for the responses. the amplifier is an atc sia2-15 ...   Geared4me

04-11-12   I also do not agree to the "use one side" theory. ...   Jsd52756

04-11-12   I would check with the factory. i haven't a clue, but if yo ...   Bifwynne

04-13-12   Some bizarre answers...the short answer yes...bass can opera ...   Phasecorrect

04-13-12   Phasecorrect, i'm not sure whose answer(s) you are referring ...   Almarg

04-13-12   Well...in thirty years of audio i have never had an issue co ...   Phasecorrect

04-13-12   Phasecorrect, thanks for the follow-up. to be sure that my ...   Almarg

04-13-12   Al...no worries...this is audio and there are more ways to s ...   Phasecorrect

04-13-12   Don't you need a 'summing' adapter for this application? i ...   Erikt

04-13-12   Thank you al. appreciate your comment. phasecorrect, i res ...   Bifwynne

04-14-12   Too technical....i like music...all the best   Phasecorrect

04-14-12   Erikt raises a good point about the possibility of using an ...   Almarg

04-14-12   Thank you for all of the input! i will be looking into the s ...   Geared4me

04-14-12: Bifwynne
Al, having made a significant investment in my system, I generally rely on the tech experts at ARC to advise me on what works and what does not. OTOH, I learned about Tom Tutay from A'gon Forum members.

The bottom line is that my solution was factory approved and works. In fact, my system even sounds better because I'm properly loading my pre. I'm sorry that some other folks may find our advice "too technical," but sometimes doing the right thing means learning a little bit about electronic, asking for the proper advice from the people who know YOUR equipment, and remediating a problem in a safe, factory approved fashion.

I know you agree with me and have said so above. My recommendation to the OP is to call the factory and ask for their advice since it's their equipment. If a custome buffer or some other sort of gear is needed, Tom Tutay is a go-to guy whi is well respected by many knowledgeable A'gon members.

That's all I have to say because otherwise I'm just repeating myself.

So . . . I thank you for your technical and experienced based advice, given here and in many other threads.

But if the OP or others want to play their systems with a one channel sub, or short out their amps, or damage their equipment -- I'm sorry for them.

Bifwynne  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


04-14-12   Well, before tha manufacturer could get back to me the amp a ...   Geared4me

07-01-12   I had the same issue.i just got a new music hall a70.2 integ ...   Bobo7


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