Splitting the Pre-Out?

[giovanni]

Currently I have a Sansui AU-717 that I am using as a "pre-amp only" to feed a separate more powerful 2 channel amp.
Would it be poosible for me to split the pre-out on the Sansui into 2 and send 1 to the separate amp and send 1 back into the Sansui to make use of its own internal amp on a second set of speakers?

Or would that just be decreasing the signal quality going to the separate amp?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[budgetaudio6]

if its any help...i split my preamp signal out 4 ways. that is into 4 amps. and there doesnt appear to be a decreased signal, or percieved volume. stereo can still crank, if i want it to.

 

[djnagle]

I can't imagine it would hurt anything. Give it a try and see what happens.

 

[whoaru99]

Should be fine.

Just use "Y" cables and loop one end back to the main in on the Sansui, and extend/continue the other ends out to the amp.

 

[Eagle1]

Should be fine.

Just use "Y" cables and loop one end back to the main in on the Sansui, and extend/continue the other ends out to the amp.

That's exactly how I have my SX-1250 and a borrowed Soundcraftsmen RA 7502 hooked up. The 1250 powers the HPM-100's and the 7502 the JBL towers. Works like a charm without the stress on the 1250 if both pairs of speakers were hooked up to it.