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correct order of connecting a preamplifier, amplifier, and speakers

  Sorry, guys, not such a good question. What is the correct order of connecting the preamplifier to the amplifier to the speakers before I power everything up? I should know the answer to this question, but just simply have forgotten. Obviously, I am concerned about blowing a tweeter or something. Big thanks for your replies. 
scorpio1951
tooblue
787 posts
 
Never thought about this before, always just assumed, I know, that if power was off to all equipment that there was no real order or wrong way. What is the thinking behind the sequence already stated by @noromance ?
xrayz
78 posts
 
Yes, the order of connection doesn't matter at all. The order of powering the components up is all that matters.
tooblue
787 posts
 
Is it that the signal starts at the source and ends at the speakers?
erik_squires
5,268 posts
 
The order does not matter when wiring.

Turn on is always amp last.


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noromance
1,780 posts
 
I wasn't certain what the OP meant so I listed the connection order in case they weren't sure. Not everyone is technical.
If not powered up, the connection order doesn’t matter at all. When all is connected, power-up; start at source(s) first, then preamp, then power amp(s).
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