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Splitting a balanced connection

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Forum Name: Interconnects for Turntable and Headphone
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Topic: Splitting a balanced connection

Posted By: Ernie
Subject: Splitting a balanced connection
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2023 at 6:11pm

Evening all,

I want to integrate a sub into my system. I use a Majestic as a preamp with Lautus balanced cables out to Proprius amps mounted on my speakers.

I could use the high level speaker output from the Proprius to drive the sub but this drapes cables all over the place and looks a bit crap.

Was wondering if I can split the balance cable? I’ve seen some splitter cables TRS to two female TRS allowing for two pairs of balanced lines to come out of the back of the Majestic.

I then have to find cables for TRS to RCA to input to the sub. Anybody tried this or maybe biamping from the Majestic?

I don’t want to degrade the signal to the Proprii or damage anything.

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Posted By: Mikeh
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2023 at 10:30pm

I had my Majestic modified by John C to make the phono output variable in the same manner as the balanced out. This is an option when purchasing a Majestic. It means I can take the balanced output to the Proprius feeding the main speakers and use the phono output for powered subwoofers. I actually have a Minidsp between the Majestic and subs to give control over room effects but that is entirely optional.

Not sure if this answers your question but it might give an alternative to working with split cables.

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Mike

Technics sl1210g with Victor U-2 or Technics EPC-205C mk4
Accession MM, Majestic + Proprius, Solo ULDE
Innuos Zen mini mk3 streamer
Harbeth P3ESR XD paired with 2x REL t5x

Posted By: Ernie
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2023 at 10:42pm

Yes considered this, wish I’d ordered a variable one in the first place. Wonder if John would consider doing this mod for me? I did make an enquiry some time ago but never heard anything back.

I’ve been looking at the miniDSP devices too. Dirac seems an interesting idea as well.

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There are 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary and those who don't.