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Need a quality Y-adapter for bi-amping

Where I can I find a quality Y-adpater to use for bi-amping? My pre-amp only has one set of outputs. Looking for something alot better than some inexpensive Monster cable thing.

Is it better to get a Y-adpater that I would fit my existing interconncet into, or is it better to just have new interconnects made that start with one connection and split immediately into 2 interconnects? Like a one meter long y interconnect (rather than an adapter). I hope I'm being clear.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.
lotusm50
gbm4th
57 posts
 
I am using the Phoenix Gold adapter from that Steven mentioned connected to Audioquest Diamond X 2; sounds better than the Monster Y connector it replaced.
toomuchstuff
20 posts
 
Audioquest makes a good solid "y" for about 20.00 a pair. they sell it as part of a "sub kit". Call em' up, they will get them to you or find a dealer.
sean
6,229 posts
 
I second Audiophile9's comments about the tape loop suggestion. Since the tape out is probably at a fixed line level (somewhere between 1 and 3 volts), your amp would most likely be ROARING with no way to control it. The exception to this rule would be if you had an out of the ordinary preamp design OR an amplifier with input level controls. I would NOT attempt this unless you knew for sure that it would work. Sean
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detlof
1,899 posts
 
I've used the Audioquests mentioned above, as well as those, which XLO used to market and some made for me by the Cable Company, also mentioned above. I also tried home brewed ones, which I soldered myself. None of them degraded the sound in any noticeable way and none was better or worse then the other.
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ozzy
3,650 posts
 
The tape out can be used if you are feeding a powered Subwoofer with a level control .
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