Wiring dual power input amp

[RickyRoss91]

I just ordered a reference 1.1000 amp, it has dual power and ground input,

How do I wire this thing up?

I'm running 4 guage to my amp right now

Can I out a distributor block From my 4 gauge and split that into 2 things of 4 guage? Or what

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[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Strange, no mention at all in the manual.

Being a 1000w rms amp I would probably run an 8 awg pwr/gnd to each set of terminals. That should be adequate considering each wire is good for 50-60A.

If you want to run 4 to each that certainly wouldn't hurt anything.

 

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[bbeljefe]

I just ordered a reference 1.1000 amp, it has dual power and ground input,
How do I wire this thing up?

I'm running 4 guage to my amp right now

Can I out a distributor block From my 4 gauge and split that into 2 things of 4 guage? Or what

The idea is to run two unique power and two unique ground cables to the amplifier. I've never seen one with two remote connections but I imagine either will work unless they took two 500W amps and internally strapped them. But even then, I would imagine they would be wired together internally.

As far as power is concerned, if it's asking for two runs of 4 gauge power and two of ground, that's what I would give it. Worst thing that can happen is your amp will never starve for voltage. At least, not for lack of adequate power wiring.