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Using Y-adapter to duplicate preamplifier outputs

Is there any loss from using y-adapters to duplicate an output on an amplifier? Case in point; I want to duplicate my preamp output to feed a ss amplifier and a tube amplifier. Both will not be used simultaneously. I just don't want the hassle of having to remove interconnects each time I am going to use one amp or the other.
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eldartford
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Kr4...No Kal. The low impedance SS amp will draw more current from the preamp, but the voltage will be the same at both amp inputs. If you doubt this, make some measurements. The loading of the preamp will be the same regardleass of whether the power amps are on or off.

But Radio Shack Y-connectors do work fine.
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