Combining an integrated receiver and an external amp.

Hello; If I have a 100 Watt Integrated Receiver with Pre-outs...if I use the pre-outs and connect to another 100 watt external Amplifier does that basically create 200 watts of power driving my speakers or am I forgoing the 100 Watts of my integrated receiver and now just using the 100 watts from the external amp...in essence doing nothing for me. thanks. Nick

Anonymous Jun 04, 2007

Thanks...

That is what I would have thought, but I have been reading forums and blogs where people talk about how they are hooking up their Pioneer or Denon integrated receivers with Rotel or NAD amplifiers. Why would someone buy an integrated receiver to hook up to an amplifier if they are not going to use or get any value or benefit from the receivers amps. I mean one guys is talking about hooking up a Rotel Amp to a pionerr receiver that already has 140 Watts per channel....Maybe he's just trying to impress the folks on the blog like he knows what he is talking about;-)! Thanks again.

1 Answer

Anonymous

Master 883 Answers
Posted on Jun 04, 2007

Anonymous

Master

Joined: May 20, 2007

Answers

883

Questions

Helped

748063

Points

2537

Yes, you are "forgoing the 100 Watts of my integrated receiver and now just using the 100 watts from the external amp"

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1helpful

2answers

How can I connect a subwoofer to this device (denon pma-520) http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/denon/pma-520.shtml?destination=node%2F14208

Look around for a subwoofer which has speaker level inputs.
Something like this;
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

Read full answer

Jun 08, 2014 • Denon Pma-520 Integrated Stereo Amp...

0helpful

1answer

How do I hook up a stereo reciver to the technics su-g91

I assume you want to use the SU-G91 as a power amplifier to drive your speakers. If your receiver has connections for inserting an equalizer (may be labeled pre-amp output and power amp input), remove the jumpers between the pre-amp and the power amp, then run cables from the pre-amp to the SU-G91 inputs. You can have an equalizer between the receiver and the integrated amplifier.
If this is not available, use the recording output (for a tape recorder on older receivers). Note that the volume control on the receiver will be bypassed with this connection.

Read full answer

Sep 23, 2012 • Audio Players & Recorders

0helpful

1answer

Can i hook up a power amp to my denon avr-3300 with out a pre-amp

Yes. Your receiver has the required pre-out connection terminals needed to go to an external amplifier. That would make your receiver operate as the pre-amp/processor.

Read full answer

Feb 21, 2012 • Denon AVR-3300 Receiver

0helpful

1answer

I have a Pioneer VSX-520 receiver and was told I need a pre-amp to hook up my record player.I purchased a technics integrated power amplifier from a flea market and was wondering if it is compatible with...

IF the unidentified new Technics Integrated Amp has a PHONO section it will support the turntable.

IF the unidentified new Technics Integrated Amp has, say, a Tape Output, that could feed any Line Level input on the Pioneer. OUT to IN.

Read full answer

Aug 07, 2011 • Pioneer Audio Players & Recorders

0helpful

1answer

My sony receiver model:str-se445 stop working giving an error "protected"

hello, your problem is the out put transistors, but before you replaced them check for any loose connections or cold solder in the pre-amp or drivers integrated circuit. good luck.

Read full answer

Feb 14, 2011 • Sony STR-DE445 Receiver

1helpful

1answer

How do I record a CD from an album on a turntable?

Assuming you have a functioning turntable either self-pre-amplified or through a component (such as a receiver or integrated amp) with an internal Phono preamplifier just connect the self-preamplified TT directly to the analog inputs on the CD Recorder; or connect the CD Recorder to the receiver / integrated amp as if it is an analog tape deck (which it functionally is in this case).

Read full answer

May 01, 2010 • KLH CDR2000 2-Disc CD Recorder

1helpful

2answers

How to connect old 901 Bose equilizer to amp/receiver

If you plan to use them with a home theater, you will need a seperate amplifier, as most a/v receivers don't have tape monitors. With an integrated amp hook rec out to the input on eq hook output on eq to playback on tape mon. with seperates hook pre amp out to input on eq, output on eq to power amp input.

Read full answer

Jun 23, 2009 • Bose 901 VI Main / Stereo Speaker

0helpful

1answer

Connecting NAD 314 Receiver\ preamp to Carver M-500t to speakers

Dear Tim,
Yes, you can connect your NAD as a preamp to the Carver power Amp.

Connect the NAD's pre-out to the input of the Carver Power Amp. You can then connect the Klipsch speaker to the Carver. Set the gain control on the NAD.

Now you should be able to control all the input and the main volume control from the NAD.

Read full answer

Mar 12, 2009 • Onkyo TX-SR803 Receiver

0helpful

1answer

Stereo connection

Hi spanky

Sorry for the delays in getting back to you. Been busy here this week.

OK. to connect the 2275 to the 1152,there are 2 ways of going about this.

You can plug the pre- out of the 2275 to the power amp-in of the 1152. In doing this you are using the power amp section of the 1152 and the preamp functions of the 2275. Your other gear like CD player, tape deck and so on also plug into the 2275.

the other(better) way is to plug the pre-out of the 2275 into the tuner inputs of the 1152, leaving the volume at about 40% on the 2275 and use the 1152 as an integrated amp. This means you are using the 2275 as a tuner only. When you do this, you will need to use an RCA lead to jumper the pre-out/poweramp-in connections on the back of the 1152, and the 2275 ... L to L and R to R respectively.

I am still wondering why you want to use 2 integrated amps (each having a preamp and a poweramp section) The only real benefit the 2275 brings to your system will be tuner functions. You could just get a tuner and run the 1152 to be an ideal rig.

Let me know what your ideal setup you are wishing to build would have. Speakers, other gear like CD, tape deck, etc.

regards
robotek

Read full answer

Jul 23, 2008 • Audio Players & Recorders

0helpful

1answer

External amp with 901" eq

BUY A SHERWOOD STEREO RECEIVER 100 WATT PER CHANNEL AT RADIO SHACK WHICH HAS A TAPE LOOP FOR 901'S AND A TURNTABLE INPUT ALSO. COST $100.00.

Read full answer

Jan 14, 2008 • Bose 901 VI Main / Stereo Speaker

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

MA-1235 Amplifier

Audio Players & Recorders

How can I connect a subwoofer to this device (denon pma-520) http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/denon/pma-520.shtml?destination=node%2F14208

Denon Pma-520 Integrated Stereo Amp Vintage High-end Receiver Works Great

228 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Latest Celebrity Headphones Report

View all Fixya Reports

Top Home Theater Direct Audio Players & Recorders Experts

Are you a Home Theater Direct Audio Player and Recorder Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Have a manual for Home Theater Direct MA-1235 Amplifier? Or just drag it here!

Related Topics:

Combining an integrated receiver and an external amp.