Y adaptor recommendations...

Ace944gs
Ace944gs Posts: 110
Did a quick search of the forum, but haven't seen any brand recommendations for RCA y-adaptors. Any input is welcome...

I'm looking to hook my recently purchased MicroPro2000 to the 2ch system. Right now, that system looks like:

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX2 TT -> Adcom GTP-400 -> Adcom GFA-535ii -> LSi7's

Speaker cables & ICs are generic (next in upgrade chain), but I'm pretty happy. I wanted the sub since the listening room isn't very wide or long, but very tall ceilings since it opens up to the 2nd floor, and I wanted more of the deep stuff to complement the LSis.

I was thinking of using Y-adaptors out of the GTP-400 and running separate ICs (again generic...for now)- one to the MicroPro and the other to the GFA-535. My questions are as follows:

1) Any recommendations on better ways of hooking up? Will I be losing anything by splitting the pre-amp signal?

2) Does anyone have any recommendations for y-adaptors? Anything I need to look for? I found a ton of crap out there, but these guys from PE seem ok:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=091-1045

3) Thoughts on running one vs. two ICs to the Micropro inputs?

Thanks in advance...
Post edited by Ace944gs on

Comments

  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,028
    edited January 2011
    My advice? Use a copper based Y-adapter, whether solid core or stranded. Audioquest, MIT or used would be good and I wouldn't spend over $30.00 if I were in your situation. Your hookup scenario I can not comment on due to not being familiar with your gear.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited January 2011
    I have some Audioquest Y adapters and I liked them fine while I used them.. Wouldn't get too cerebral about it. I emailed Audioquest about tracking down a custom AQ IC that Y'd at one end, just because I was curious if they existed.. They flatly told me the Y-adapter would be fine =)

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod