Node + AVR Pure Direct + Subwoofer signal
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I am seriously considering buying a Node, however I found that in order to use Node's DAC, I need to connect it to my AVR using an analogue stereo RCA and then change to Pure Direct on the AVR to avoid any sound processing from itself!
The problem is if I use Pure Direct I will loose signal to my subwoofer (KEF KC62)! I guess if I connect the subwoofer directly to the Node it might work... right!? But is there even a way to connect the sub to the Node w/o disconnecting the currently connected cable from the sub to the AVR? I'm asking because disconnecting the cable from the AVR and connect it to the Node eveytime I want to listen to music is not ideal...
Does the KC62 have another input connection that would allow me to have it connected all the time to the AVR and Node at the same time?
Any insights are very appreciated and thank's in advance!
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Normally you would use the high level inputs on the sub, this is basically taking the speaker output (front L&R (stereo)) and connects to the sub, have a look in the manual.
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Thank you Seppi! ;)
The KC62 has 2 line inputs (LFE and Smart-Connect), I am testing both with my AVR and it seems it works with either one, not sure what's the difference between both though... My ideia atm is to use the smart-connect to the AVR and the LFE to the Node. This way I don't have to disconnect cables when I want to use the sub with the AVR or with the Node...
Another question, given that I will connect the Node to my AVR through analogue RCA, so I can use Node's DAC and put the AVR in Pure Mode, would I benefit in buying a PowerNode instead? Is there any advantage in this regard?
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The POWERNODE is designed as a standalone device which connects directly to your speakers and would render the AVR redundant. Really depends if you want rid of the AVR and all it’s facilities/ surround modes.
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Got it! Makes sense...
Will go with a Node then!
Many thanks!
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