Possible to use sub without preamp?

I'm using a DAC with volume control directly into my power amp. Can a sub be hooked up in such a configuration or would I need a preamp? Thanks!

rja05-04-2009 5:35pm

hevac1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 812 posts 05-05-2009 at 01:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a Rel Stadium III, an Aerial SW-12 and also had a B&W AS6 they all had speaker inputs for connecting to amp for signal control.
hevac1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 812 posts 05-04-2009 at 07:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Most subs have speaker inputs that connect to your amp. If it is a powered sub it uses the connection for signal only and takes no power away from your speaker amp.