[brad3e]

Hi,

Can the Apogee Duet work with a integrated amplifier?  The Duet has Two unbalanced -10 dBV line outputs (normally for powered monitors) and now I would like to get a better pair of Passive stereo speakers so what is the best way to handle the connections?   Should I be also purchasing the Balanced Duet Breakout box too which connnects the duet with a balanced breakout box? 

The proposed connection...
iMac>Apogee Duet>integrated T-amplifier>passive speakers
Will this work?

I'm trying to build a high quality home computer audio system and want to get this done right.  Thanks for any help.

Brad

[Crimson]

The proposed connection...
iMac>Apogee Duet>integrated T-amplifier>passive speakers
Will this work?

Hello, and welcome to AC!!

Your proposed setup will work just fine, although I don't think you'll need the balanced breakout box if it comes with unbalanced outputs.

[brad3e]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it.  So having unbalanced outputs connected to the amp won't matter as far as sound quality?  Sorry just a newbie. 

[srb]

Your T-amp (or at least all of the T-amps I've seen) doesn't have balanced inputs, only unbalanced.  The breakout cable supplied with your Duet has unbalanced 1/4" outputs, and should have included 1/4" to RCA adapters so that you can use a standard pair of RCA audio cables.

If you wanted to eliminate that extra 1/4" to RCA adapter, you could source cables that have a 1/4" plug on one end and an RCA plug on the other.
 
Steve