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SSP as 2-Channel Preamp With Sub???

sorry if this is an obvious question, but is it possible to use an SSP in analog direct mode AND a subwoofer?

i'm consolidating my rig and will be using an SSP as a preamp for HT and 2-Ch listening, and from what i've read, the best 2-ch sound is possible when using the analog bypass (or direct) mode on an SSP. BUT, in doing so, there's no way to get a sub channel.

so, for those that would prefer to run their SSP in analog bypass mode, but also use a sub to augment small speakers, how is this done? in my 2-channel rig, my preamp has multiple outputs that i use... i fail to see how i can replicate this using an SSP.

any suggestions would be appreciated!
srosenberg

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srosenberg OP
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i've come up with three options, but would still love to hear from the experts here!

1. theta casablanca has a analog direct (matrix) mode (pure analog to mains, duplicate signal created and crossed to generate sub channel);
2. use a y-adapter on the main (L/R) pre outs on the SSP to route signal to both the power amp and sub;
3. my dac (Wyred) has multiple outs so i can route the main signal to the SSP using one set of outs and to the sub using the other.
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srosenberg OP
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@ Hooper_ke... thanks for the suggestion - i'll have to consider it as i look into SSPs.
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srosenberg OP
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@db... i don't own an SSP presently - just planning / researching right now. i'm just going off everything i've read, which is pretty consistent in that these SSP's really only excel for 2-channel listening when used in analog direct (bypass) mode.

i don't know one way or another, as i haven't had a listen yet... if there are some out there that are comparable to decent 2-channel preamps in digital mode, i'd love to know about them!
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