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using Velodyne sub in 2-channel setup?

I want to use pure diect mode on Marantz receiver because sound quality is better than stereo. If I run L/R preouts to sub in, then sub out to power amp to speakers using sub x-over, will I lose signal stregth or sound quality? Should my better interconnects be used in front of sub or in front of amp? I was thinking amp.
mcpherson
mcpherson OP
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Has anyone else noticed that the bass seems less defined hooked up with the high level inputs?
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zmanastronomy
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That's why I use the speaker inputs on the sub.
mcpherson OP
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Zman. I used the digital out on an old cd player for a while. I listened in stereo which enabled the sub to play also. Now that I upgraded to the Sony5400, I use ICs and prefer the "pure direct" mode. The sub is disabled in PD so I followed your advice hooking up the sub with speaker leads from my amp. The signal seems stonger as I had to turn down my sub volume...but less defined.
Maybe the sound difference is between using digital/ICs?
I was just curious if this was the norm? I am very pleased with the 5400, I have settled on a sub volume that is just strong enough to compliment the sound instead of being overkill....just seems to lack the punch; if that makes sense.
mcpherson OP
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Upgrading to a good preamp made a difference throughout system...including subwoofer.
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