Video Asylum

Posted by Michael Amster (A) on January 05, 2006 at 19:35:37

I have a dual use system with 2 preamps. My B&K Ref 50 HT preamp currently feeds my PS Audio PCA-2 bypass mode. I use the PS Audio with my 2 channel sources (phono and SqueezeBox/DAC). I currently have my subwoofer signal coming solely from my HT sources (DVD & SAT). When the B&K Ref 50 was my sole preamp, I used its LFE to feed my sub. Now that I have both preamps, I wanted to get the Asylum's thoughts about how to hookup the sub for both music and HT duties. I was thinking of getting a Velodyne SMS-1, but noticed that it only has one input, so I am back to figuring out the best way to route this. I can see using Y-connectors for sub (one for the LFE out on the B&K and one on the second RCA out for the PS Audio). With something like a SMS-1 in the loop, what do you suggest?

I would also love to hear from people who have the SMS-1 and whether is is worth the $600 street price in your opinion. So far all the feedback is very positive.