Adding a sub to 202/200 setup

[ptcm10]

Want to add a sub (Velodyne SPL-800i) to 202/200 setup for movies purpose. Is that possible? If yes, how to connect ?

thanks a lot in advance.

[ChrisSU]

If you have a PSU such as a Hicap for the 202, it will have a spare output that can connect to the sub via a long DIN to Phono cable.
Alternatively, you can use a high level connection from the speaker terminals.

[ptcm10]

noted thank you.

when you said high level connection from speaker terminals, are you referring to using these connectors ? Thanks.

[anon4489532]

Yes, they are the high level connections. You take a signal from both speakers.

[ptcm10]

Is there a specific name for this type of connector? I am trying to do a search and find where I could get these connectors.

In terms of sound quality, would the connection thru HICAP be much better than these high level connections?

Thanks

[ptcm10]

If my source is a DVD player with coaxial output into Naim DAC, can I connect these two RCA outputs from the DAC to the Sub directly ?

Thinking of using Velodyn or REL sub…

many thanks in advance.

[anon4489532]

No, because they are pre volume control.

[ptcm10]

Thanks Adam,

On the basis of lower cost and space (rather not getting HICAP unless I necessarily have to), Just curious to ask if the connection from HICAP would be much more superior to the high level connections from the speakers or the difference is subtle ?

Thanks.

[ChrisSU]

The advantage of the low level connection, for you, would be that you would need to get a Hicap, which will give you a significant upgrade regardless of whether or not you use a sub, if, of course, you have the space, and the budget.
When Naim made a sub, they said that it could subjectively sound better on a high level connection.

[AdamN]

I tried running mine both ways, and for whatever reason, connected via the HICAP gives a rather large boost in output from the sub.