1 input device - 2 NAD amps - 4 Speakers - 2 rooms

 

Madrat 63
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I want to connect a second NAD 216 power amp and 150 watt speakers to my existing NAD 372 in another room.
What is the best way to connect these two systems?
.. A long RCA cable pair from the pre-out? or,
.. short cable and long speaker cables?
If you recommend the first... how long can i go with the RCA cable?
TIA
 

New member
Username: Stephen_m

Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-05
Short interconnect and long speaker cables. Single ended (RCA) interconnects are more likely to pick up noise over distance.
 

Silver Member
Username: Stu_pitt

NYC, NY

Post Number: 441
Registered: May-05
And RCA's tend to be more expensive
 

New member
Username: Madrat_63

Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-05
Thanks Stu... much appreciated.
Any traps for laying long speaker cables?
....risks to overloading the amp?
...any length of cable to "any other factor" i should be aware of?
TIA
 

Silver Member
Username: Stu_pitt

NYC, NY

Post Number: 448
Registered: May-05
For a chart on what size (gauge) wire to use for different lengths and impedence loads check this site -

http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Keep in mind that just because your speakers may be 8 ohm speakers doesn't necessarily mean that their will always be an 8 ohm load. It may dip down to 4 or lower, depending on your speakers. When in doubt, use a lower gauge (bigger) speaker wire. If the wire is too thin, it may cause problems to the speakers or amp, but I'm not sure. If you follow what the chart says and keep in mind or know how low the impedences can drop, you shouldn't have any problems.
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