Will this work? Rca splitter for receiver and dac into amp.

[Soulreaper]

I want to be able to use my xda-2 DAC independently of my receiver and have it running directly to my XPA-5 amp without going through my receiver first. The only thing I can thing of is to use two 1-male/2 -female rca splitters on the left and right inputs in my amp. Theoretically my DAC and receiver can both be connected to my xpa5 simultaneously and I can use my DAC as a 2ch preamp for music. Will this work? I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

[geebo]

Apr 3, 2014 2:27:26 GMT -5 Soulreaper said:

I want to be able to use my xda-2 DAC independently of my receiver and have it running directly to my XPA-5 amp without going through my receiver first. The only thing I can thing of is to use two 1-male/2 -female rca splitters on the left and right inputs in my amp. Theoretically my DAC and receiver can both be connected to my xpa5 simultaneously and I can use my DAC as a 2ch preamp for music. Will this work? I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

Splitting an output from a preamp, for example, is fine. But splitting the inputs to a piece of gear is not necessarily a good thing.

[brubacca]

I don't specifically know, but I think that this is a bad idea. Conceivably you could have two devices sending signals to the amp at the same time, this is a recipe for a blown amp and/or speakers under the wrong condition.

You should use some kind of selector. Decware has an expensive one that shows this functionality. (All) Don't flame me because of the price, I just know that it exists and shows the configuration you are looking for. There are probably others.

www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

[geebo]

You can also look here. The line router on the bottom of the page is available in various configurations and connection types.

hollowstate.netfirms.com/otherproducts.htm

[KeithL]

Absolutely correct

You do NOT want to combine the outputs of two devices with a "splitter" unless it is intended for that purpose (in which case it will have isolation resistors).
Not only COULD something really nasty happen, but there's a significant chance that it will cause the output of one or both devices to distort.

Apr 3, 2014 8:28:44 GMT -5 brubacca said:

I don't specifically know, but I think that this is a bad idea. Conceivably you could have two devices sending signals to the amp at the same time, this is a recipe for a blown amp and/or speakers under the wrong condition.

You should use some kind of selector. Decware has an expensive one that shows this functionality. (All) Don't flame me because of the price, I just know that it exists and shows the configuration you are looking for. There are probably others.

www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

[Soulreaper]

I think I found my solution. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00006I5J0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

[Soulreaper]

Thoughts? The Niles AXP 1 has gotten great reviews and does exactly what I need.

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Apr 3, 2014 2:27:26 GMT -5 Soulreaper said:

I want to be able to use my xda-2 DAC independently of my receiver and have it running directly to my XPA-5 amp without going through my receiver first. The only thing I can thing of is to use two 1-male/2 -female rca splitters on the left and right inputs in my amp. Theoretically my DAC and receiver can both be connected to my xpa5 simultaneously and I can use my DAC as a 2ch preamp for music. Will this work? I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

soulreaper I am just now considering the same thing you are. I want to have the capability to use my DAC without switching cables:

A) Directly to the power amp
B) Directly to the pre/pro, and then to the same power (again, without manually switching cables or inputs)

The Decware ZSB looks like a high quality unit whose 4 inputs, 2 outs can be configured in any number of combinations.   You can even reverse it's function to make it 4 outputs, and 2 inputs.  They make some bold claims about its "audiophileness" with a 30 day money back guarantee.

www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

With this unit you can run your DAC direct to power amp, or switch and route your DAC thru your AVR, or Pre/Pro to your same power amp without having to re-hookup wires.   This would give you the option of using you HT unit's room control  with certain music where you think this path  sounds best.

Good Luck




www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

[Soulreaper]

Thank you for your advice. I've actually got the Niles axp1 rca switch and it does the job.

Sept 4, 2014 11:53:32 GMT -5 @islandman2020 said:

Apr 3, 2014 2:27:26 GMT -5 Soulreaper said:

I want to be able to use my xda-2 DAC independently of my receiver and have it running directly to my XPA-5 amp without going through my receiver first. The only thing I can thing of is to use two 1-male/2 -female rca splitters on the left and right inputs in my amp. Theoretically my DAC and receiver can both be connected to my xpa5 simultaneously and I can use my DAC as a 2ch preamp for music. Will this work? I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

soulreaper I am just now considering the same thing you are. I want to have the capability to use my DAC without switching cables:

A) Directly to the power amp
B) Directly to the pre/pro, and then to the same power (again, without manually switching cables or inputs)

The Decware ZSB looks like a high quality unit whose 4 inputs, 2 outs can be configured in any number of combinations.   You can even reverse it's function to make it 4 outputs, and 2 inputs.  They make some bold claims about its "audiophileness" with a 30 day money back guarantee.

www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

With this unit you can run your DAC direct to power amp, or switch and route your DAC thru your AVR, or Pre/Pro to your same power amp without having to re-hookup wires.   This would give you the option of using you HT unit's room control  with certain music where you think this path  sounds best.

Good Luck




www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html

[Deleted]

Cool. Good deal!