Multi Amp or Single Amp

I have heard from many pros on this subject on posts here. I can't remember one that uses the converter method.  They have all recommended using the RCA splitter to anyone who has an amp with only one RCA output.  Me personally, I have a $600 Alpine deck that I got on the internet for $350 new.  It has 3 sets of 4-volt preouts and no built in amp.  Plan, Research, Do

No, norcal....voltage will not be divided.  Splitting the RCA's is a far better method than high level input.  Use the line out (if one of the amps has one) to feed the second amp.  If neither amp has line out, use the splitters as stated above.  Keep deck controls at full range and use the pass filters on the amps.

If only my dang Alpine deck played MP3s, it would be the perfect deck for me.  Bah, I'll have to upgrade when I buy a new car and just sell my truck with this deck in it. Plan, Research, Do

I don't think you will have any problems with the splitter.  Just use decent twisted wire RCA cables with good shielding and you should be fine.  It's not worth spending another $200 or more to get a better head unit.  Back in the day my head unit cost $550+tax retail, but it has 3 sets of RCA outs and they are all 4-volt.  Unless you are going hard core you won't want to spend the $300 and up it will cost these days to get a head unit like mine even though the price has come down a little. Plan, Research, Do

Ok which is better Splitting the single RCA with Y adapters to make 2 sets? or using the Single RCA run through 1 amp and if the amp has an output or passthru output connecting it to the the 2nd amp?

stevdart wrote: Use the line out (if one of the amps has one) to feed the second amp.  If neither amp has line out, use the splitters as stated above.

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right but the question was which would be better...it also said earlier that running the single to 1 amp and pass through to the 2nd  was "not the best way to do it" . I can actually do both having the 2 y adaptors and an amp with an output...but thanks for the speedy reply.

I don't think anyone can answer your last question Freaky.  You probably will get no audible difference either way.  You can try both ways and you'll probably be able to hear that for yourself.  It shouldn't take too long to try both ways and then you can decide which you like better.  Plan, Research, Do