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Connecting a subwoofer.....

What is the difference between using pre-out (if your amp has one) and using line level outputs when hooking up a sub in a two channel system for music only?I know there are a lot of "do's" and "dont's" when connecting a sub and it all has me a bit confused. For instance, I just read someone recommending using a "Y" splitter for the cables and Simaudio told me this morning that if I were to attempt this it would definitely damage the amp.
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thomastrouble OP
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Xt16

Yes, I am familiar with that but I am not aware of other subs with Hi Level out. The REL seems to me the only ones I can use with a Naim Nait 5i that has no pre-out. To hook other subs up to this amp isn't possible apparently because of the lack of pre-out.

KR4,

I just mentioned the "Y" splitter as an example of possibly damaging something by messing around with this and not knowing what I am doing.That is, I don't want to make any other mistakes and regret it due to trial and error.
The question was basically asking is there any benefit/disadvantages from using either line level or pre-out when hooking up a sub that doesn't have high level outs.
thomastrouble OP
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Thanks a lot so far guys. I was starting to think that maybe I couldn't use a sub with my set-up. Problem is, I have my gear in another country where I am going. If I had it here I am sure I could figure it out. I just want to make sure I have the right/enough cables to bring with me since I have to have a sub with my music. Anyway, due to your help things are looking promising - thanks again.
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