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Subwoofer Pre-amp

Jul 7, 2005 4:56AM PDT

My older Sony AV receiver handeled the subwoofer directly. Most new AV receivers on the market today have a subwoofer pre-amp requiring connection of a powered subwoofer.

I am looking to replace my old system and was hoping to salvage the speakers.

My questions is: What would happen if I connect a NON-powered sub to a sub-pre-amp connection. Would it just not work? Would it damage the system?

Thanx

VS

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