5.1 vs 2.1
RodneyWoodford
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Is there a big difference in using a 5.1 receiver in 2 channel mode vs a 2.1 stereo receiver. Was looking at buying a new Harman Kardon or a Marantz running a couple of Rti 10's. Thanks for any info.
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Most AVRs are rated as "2 channels driven". So, yes, due to the shared power supply, you will have more power/current available as a 2 channel system run off a 5 channel AVR than you would using the same AVR to drive 5 channels."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
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So a 5.1 using only 2 channels would be just as powerful as a 2 channel receiver?
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depends on the receiver, look at the 2 channels driven power rating in the specs2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know
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So a 5.1 driven on 2 channels 80 watts per channel is as good as a 2 channel receiver at 80 watts per channel?
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RodneyWoodford wrote: »So a 5.1 driven on 2 channels 80 watts per channel is as good as a 2 channel receiver at 80 watts per channel?
It's not that simple, all watts are not created equal and in fact, it's more about current than watts per channel. A 2 channel receiver is likely to have a better power supply than your average AVR, but it's still a receiver. Unless you need a tuner, you'd be much better off getting a nice 2 channel integrated amp.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Don't need a tuner , any suggestions on a 2 channel integrated amp. Around $500. Thanks
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You should be able to pick up a used NAD or Cambridge in that price range. If you doubled that, there's a lot more to consider. I noted you mention 2.1, are you using a sub?Political Correctness'.........defined
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No sub. Hoping to run a blu ray to play dvds and cds also a sat receiver and out to tv. Is this possible? Only want 2 channels using Rti 10's.Can you run HDMI out to amp and out to tv?
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In that case you will need an AVR.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Thanks F1nut!!
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