Receiver Zone 2 function
kevhed72
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How does a receiver with a "Zone 2" button work to power a third pair of speakers....if there are only binding posts for 2 pairs of speakers? I have a clunky speaker selector I would like to take out of the mix but cannot wrap my head around the zone 2 function in this case (?)
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You'll need to specify the brand/model.
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Zone 2 is designed to power a single pair of speakers on any receiver. It's a pair of binding posts 2 channel usually only analog sources unless you have a newer model with built in DAC's to convert Digital signals to Analog.
Zone 2 has it's own volume control and source select. You can select any source to listen to and any volume level you like.Dan
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+1You'll need to specify the brand/model.
Usually you'll have to forgo powering a set of speakers in the main room(heights, wides, etc) in order to use the receiver's amp to power the zone 2 speakers. If you're using every channel of the receiver, then you'll need an external amp to power zone 2, provided the receiver has pre-outs for zone 2. -
+1You'll need to specify the brand/model.
Usually you'll have to forgo powering a set of speakers in the main room(heights, wides, etc) in order to use the receiver's amp to power the zone 2 speakers. If you're using every channel of the receiver, then you'll need an external amp to power zone 2, provided the receiver has pre-outs for zone 2.
Furthermore, if you have a zone 3 usually it’s preouts only, the receiver cannot power that third zone. I don’t really understand how you’re trying t power two sets of speakers with one zone two unless you get a multi room amp and use the zone two preouts. That’s what I did for years with my so acne sonamp 260x3.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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After re-reading the OP, I think he may be using a 2 channel receiver with A & B speakers outs. In which case he'll definitely need a power amp for zone 2.
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After re-reading the OP, I think he may be using a 2 channel receiver with A & B speakers outs. In which case he'll definitely need a power amp for zone 2.
Hmm...I’ve never heard of a 2 channel receiver with a zone 2. Of course I have almost no experience with 2 channel receivers...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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They're out there. Denon has a couple in their line or did at one time.
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Its a Yamaha R-S500....and there are only 2 sets of binding posts. I think the zone 2 button is only for other sources and a separate volume control to zone 2. I think Im stuck w the speaker or a 2nd amplifier.
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https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/330562/R-S700_S500_om_U-3.pdf
The manual there. Page 45 says zone 2 is to control other components, not drive speakers -
Back panel clearly shows a pair of RCA outs for zone 2. Connecting an amp to those gives you the ability to choose a different source and independently control the volume to that output.
