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Expert: - 6/17/2010


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Hi Cleggsan,

I got two integrated amplifiers. One with build-in tuner(lower wattage) and the other is not(higher wattage).

I would like to know if I can connect the output of the one with tuner to the one of high wattage so I can get more speaker output?

Thanks in advance and best regards,

Answer
If the tuner model has an audio output (rca jacks) and the high power has aux inputs you can do the feed over as you have proposed.  If the tuner model has no audio line out you would need to pad the speaker outputs down to low lever input to make this connection.

There are many hi-lo adapters available that will do the job.  Here is just one example:

http://www.limitedgoods.com/itemView.php?ProdID=68335&source=FroogleUS&medium=fr...


You can google for others.  Walmart used to sell one for around $10 and you can make one with parts from Radio Shack for around $5.00 - if you know how......

Good Luck.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

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