Amp Newbi

baboon
baboon Posts: 60
edited January 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have a reciever that pushes 100wx5 (kenwood) and it doesnt really seem to really push hard enough. However it has preamp outputs for each speaker. If I get a 5ch amp, will it add power to the reciever or will it only be powered by the new amp. thanks
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2005
    The amp will power the speakers, and your receiver will function as a processor. Your Kenwood will still retain its 100 watts, it just won't be strained trying to drive 5 speakers.

    I have a 2 chnl amp driving my mains and a monoblock driving my center. I let my Denon handle the back speakers.

    Get an amp. Your speakers & receiver will thank you for it.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • baboon
    baboon Posts: 60
    edited January 2005
    so if the reciever is processing the sound to the amp which is pushing it to the speakers, then would you change the volume thru the recievers remote controll or thru the amp somehow. thanks!
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2005
    You would change the volume via the receiver's remote control.
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    Zach
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