Video Asylum

Posted by Karl W. on July 31, 2000 at 21:09:52:

In Reply to: Newbie questions about pre-outs/HT in general posted by LCat on July 30, 2000 at 21:49:03:

You would still be able to control the volume with your remote if you add a separate amp for the main channels. Your Yahama preamp section outputs a linelevel signal that is directed to the internal amps. The same signal will be directed to a separate amp and increase the volume when you use the remote to increase the signal level. The biggest improvement to make in any audio system is a change of speakers. Depending on how powerful an amp you chose, you would likely be able to balance the channels for surround usage. Look into NAD,Parasound,Rotel or Acurus. For less than 1000.00 you could add an Outlaw 5 channel channel amp that has been reveiwed pretty well. That would solve any power problems. All channel then would have the same power. The other manufac. also make 5 channel amps. I suggest you go out and audition them to see which you like. Most likely though a more powerful 2 channel amp will suffice and you will likely have enough power in the reciever for surround. I am assuming you do not use surround for your phono listening which is the time when you need the most power.