Connect Amp and Powered Klipsch speakers?

  • 20 November 2017
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Will there be problems connecting a Connect Amp to powered Klipsch speakers, specifically the Klipsch R15PM?

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If they are powered (active) speakers taking a line-level input, you'll require a Connect, not a Connect:Amp. From the manufacturer's specification (copied below) you'll be able to use the Connect via either the digital optical or line-level RCA inputs.

Features:
- 1 x pair of RCA phono level inputs with switch for Phono/Line input versatility (Phono Pre-amp with ground screw terminal)
- 1 x USB digital audio from a PC or Mac single RCA line level output for connection to sub.
- 1 x Digital optical
- 1 x 3.5mm mini jack line level
Did anyone verify that this worked??? I have the same question.
Userlevel 5
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It will be the same answer.

Use the Connect for powered speakers and the Connect Amp for unpowered (passive) speakers.