splitting the rca outputs of the sb

[chiefersone]

Has anybody used a standard splitter for the rca out cables/jacks without loss of sound quality?
I have a stereo system downstairs with a rca cable running there that I want tyo connect so I can listen to sb down there too.

[pfarrell]

chiefersone wrote:
> Has anybody used a standard splitter for the rca out cables/jacks
> without loss of sound quality?
> I have a stereo system downstairs with a rca cable running there that I
> want tyo connect so I can listen to sb down there too.

In general, you can drive two sources with one output from most line
level gear, including a squeezebox or transporter to two amps.
But the specifics vary a lot, too much to make generalizations on.

If you have a preamp or integrated amp upstairs, it is better to run
the squeezebox output to it, and then pull a feed from the tape out or
monitor jacks to feed the downstairs system.

Again in general, you can try it and decide if you like it.
The worst you can do is blow up two amplifiers and a squeezebox.
er, no, the worse you can do is that and set your house on fire.
But problems are unlikely.

YMMV, etc.

--
Pat
http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html

[jeffluckett]

Has anybody used a standard splitter for the rca out cables/jacks without loss of sound quality?
I have a stereo system downstairs with a rca cable running there that I want tyo connect so I can listen to sb down there too.

I am using the optical out on my SB to receiver in my primary listening location. Then I've split the RCA outputs to go to another (fairly decent) Alpine receiver in the other room and a sony boom-box in my workshop in the basement.

Since the two receivers on the split RCA are more for "ambient listening" I've never noticed any loss in audio quality at those two listening locations.

Works fine for me. Whole-house synchronized audio from one SB :).

[konut]

I run the SB3 to a Creek remote passive attenuator and split the output to powered monitors and a powered sub. Sounds great!

[chiefersone]

Jeffluckett, What did you split the rca outputs with? I too want to synchronize mt upstairs and downstairs, therefore I do not want to switch to a tape in for instance.