NAD C372 connection to Von Schweikert VR-S/1 mini-sub

Janet Arruzo New member Username: Thales41 Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06	Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 22:32 GMT Hi Group ___ 1. Been running 372 with Von Schweikert VR-1 monitors for about 2 years, very good sound, perhaps a bit shy on bass with the bookshelfs. Thinking of getting subject mini-sub. What would be the best way to connect? Can I connect to 'Speaker B' on 372, or would that be a bad idea? 2. Thanks!
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 2941 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 23:07 GMT In fact, Janet, I think the speaker level connection is recommended over line level when possible. That would work nicely with say, a REL sealed sub(8 or 10) for good effect. These are downfiring subs and are not too picky about placement. The powered subs come in a huge variety(as I am currently finding out), your fine Von's might benefit from a good sub like the rel or maybe a 10" Velodyne, which has EQ qualities of its own. Some people say the EQ in the Velo is worth the money alone. Good luck, let us know!
John Kugler New member Username: Kugs22 Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 19:21 GMT I also have a 372, and despite Nuck's correct statement about the preference for speaker level connections by REL and others, I found the line level interconnects from the pre-out far superior for use with the subs I have; richer, lower, more detail. Like everything else, you never know until you try. My advice (FWIW) is to purchase two subs, not one, if you have the room for them. In my old days of 20k equipment, I used to have a REL storm, a REL stratus, etc., but never two at once. This time around, I got a couple of much cheaper subs, one for each side of the room. The difference is astounding. Bass is not localized, and the spacial information from good recordings is breathtaking. Because you don't work the subs as hard, you really do get better bass, less prone to "boom." I just can't say enough about this set up. If you don't believe me, find Doug Blackburn's article on this subject in the old Soundstage archives. Good luck with your choice. Once you have a good sub (or two!), you'll wonder how you ever listened to your monitors without it/them.
Dan Silver Member Username: Daniel_canada Canada Post Number: 111 Registered: May-06	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 20:15 GMT Hi, When I ran my little receiver and my 8" sub. I ran it off the speaker level for many years and was happy. Them I picked up a set of cables to jump the pre/main on the receviver. I was a cool little cable, it let me bridge the jump and also gave me a pre out run to the sub. Running the sub off the pre out was much better. Much tighter bass and louder if I wanted. I guess it's a more direct route. Not distorted by the receiver amp, then re-amped in the powered sub. If you go for the pre out route, make sure you buy a powered sub and not passive.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 3134 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 20:49 GMT Uh, guys, the 372 has no sub out. So Yes, Janet, the speaker level inputs are appropriate for the sub. Check the sub you might want to get for speaker level outputs to maintain flexibility for the future. Good luck.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 3135 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 20:51 GMT I didn't see it in the specs
Dan Silver Member Username: Daniel_canada Canada Post Number: 118 Registered: May-06	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 21:05 GMT The NAD 372 has a pre-out, not a sub-out.
Dan Silver Member Username: Daniel_canada Canada Post Number: 119 Registered: May-06	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 21:06 GMT From NAD: Main-amp input & 2 pre-amp outputs. http://www.nadelectronics.com/hifi_amplifiers/C372_framset.htm
Dan Silver Member Username: Daniel_canada Canada Post Number: 120 Registered: May-06	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 21:14 GMT Also the second pre-out on the 372 is variable. Just like the 162 pre.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 3139 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 21:54 GMT Is the second pre out assignable as a sub out with bass cutoff? Thats where i didnt get the pre out as compared to speaker level out. Then, yeah, the pre-out will work properly, given the 2-into-1 for mono.
Art Kyle Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 3423 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 02:52 GMT Pre outs are the same as sub outs you simply adjust the sub using it's own controls. Ofcourse you run the seapkers full range. This way of connecting a sub works best for most. There are however exceptions like the REL's.
Dan Silver Member Username: Daniel_canada Canada Post Number: 125 Registered: May-06	Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 05:30 GMT My old sub only had one in for an RCA, it was supposed to be hooked up to a (mono) sub out from a receiver. Back then HT receivers were very new, no 5.1 then. I ran only the right into my sub. Sounded fine. I compared to the left and no difference. Seems bass at those levels is in mono. I tried a Y RCA (2 into 1) at the sub, and it put my entire system in mono!
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 3150 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 10:13 GMT Doh!

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