One system, two amps...one for tv and the other for music


My preamp has dual outputs going to a decent low power (consumption) amp and the other to my Threshold S200 space heater. I only run the Threshold while doing serious music sessions and my small amp for tv and casual listening. My speakers have dual binding posts with a factory jumper. I'm currently swapping my speaker cables from one amp to the other. Is it ok to have both amps connected with separate cables but only having one amp powered up at a time? My concern is added impedance from the other powered down amp. I'm guessing this isn't a very good idea no matter how convenient it would be.
treynolds155

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Yeah I was thinking of going that route, was looking to upgrade the speaker cable anyway, getting better ones for the Threshold obviously. But the sheer convenience of just powering up the amp I want to use is tempting. 

Thanks Dan
Thanks Al, I've got a set of Acoustic Zen Hologram II speaker cables coming on Tuesday that I was going to use for this. Disaster averted so I really appreciate your taking the time to confirm my fears. I'm sure I'll still enjoy the new cables on the S200 though.