How to connect two amps with one source?


I want to connect my modded Ack dac (with one set of RCA outputs) to my tubed headphone amp (Singlepower Supra) and power amp (AVA FetValve Ultra 550).

What is a way of doing this that will have the least effect on the sound? Do I need to use a line router or switch box, or will an inexpensive y-splitter work at the output of the RCA terminals?
kevin_mcdonough

Showing 1 response by almarg

A preamp with two sets of main outputs may or may not have independent buffer stages for them.

If it does not, then in effect it has an internal y-connection, that will perform no differently than an external y-connection, aside from possible cable effects which should be negligible because the y-adapter should be very short.

Creating a separately buffered second output of the dac would not be "a simple mod" for most users.

Regards,
-- Al