What's the best way to use 2 channel and HT with 2 preamps and 1 sub - also Velodyne SMS-1 question. - Michael Amster

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What's the best way to use 2 channel and HT with 2 preamps and 1 sub - also Velodyne SMS-1 question.

I have a dual use system with 2 preamps. My B&K Ref 50 HT preamp currently feeds my PS Audio PCA-2 bypass mode. I use the PS Audio with my 2 channel sources (phono and SqueezeBox/DAC). I currently have my subwoofer signal coming solely from my HT sources (DVD & SAT). When the B&K Ref 50 was my sole preamp, I used its LFE to feed my sub. Now that I have both preamps, I wanted to get the Asylum's thoughts about how to hookup the sub for both music and HT duties. I was thinking of getting a Velodyne SMS-1, but noticed that it only has one input, so I am back to figuring out the best way to route this. I can see using Y-connectors for sub (one for the LFE out on the B&K and one on the second RCA out for the PS Audio). With something like a SMS-1 in the loop, what do you suggest?
I would also love to hear from people who have the SMS-1 and whether is is worth the $600 street price in your opinion. So far all the feedback is very positive.

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Topic - What's the best way to use 2 channel and HT with 2 preamps and 1 sub - also Velodyne SMS-1 question. - Michael Amster 19:35:37 01/05/06 (1)

Re: What's the best way to use 2 channel and HT with 2 preamps and 1 sub - also Velodyne SMS-1 question. - rico 09:05:52 01/06/06 (0)

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