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Hi All,
I'm not a tech guy therefore even though I searched over the Net also not really sure.
For some reasons, I need to connect a cd player to two pre-amps concurrently.
The balanced output of my cd player is:
Output level: 2.0 Vrms (50 kΩ)
Output impedance: 600 ohms or higher
The balanced inputs of my pre-amps are:
Pre 1. input impedance / overload : 95kΩ / 14V RMS
Pre 2. input impedance / sensitivity : 100kΩ / 334mV
I also found a formula to calculate the total input impedance:
A*B/(A+B) = 95*100/(95+100) = 48.7kΩ
My question is is there any sound degrade if I used a Y-split XLR to connect the cd player to the two pre-amps? ANother word, will it create any exceed load to the cd player, and lead to distortion?
Thank you!
Follow Ups:
Just use the Y-cable, there aren't any alarming matching issues with this combination of gear.
Your preamps have such different input specs so it's hard to say but it's inexpensive enough to try and find out.
These XLR Y-Splitter cables are available on Amazon and other places for anywhere around $8.00 USD to $20.00 USD EACH . You will need a pair. If it works, then buy better cables if you feel the need.
3-Foot Y-Splitter Cable
Thanks for the recommendation. I guess the better way is to try out.
There is a potential for noise problems via ground loops but nothing will get damaged. You had enough gain in the preamps to get enough sound.
ET
Thanks! It's great to hear this "enough gain in the preamps to get enough sound"! :)
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