novice question
cubdog
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I'm asking a very basic question as I am trying to educate myself. Bear with me. Exactly what is the difference between a power amp and an integrated amp? I would like to add an amp to my home theater receiver a Yamaha RX-V955 but am not sure what I need. My assumption is that a power amp is the solution still I'm not sure. Please help.
Thanks, cubdog
Thanks, cubdog
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Hey dog.......you are correct. You are looking for an amplifier. An integrated, like my new Muscial Fidelity A3 , is an amp and preamp in one. If it had a tuner it would be a receiver. What you have is a tuner, preamp, amp and surround sound processor in one, aka a home theater receiver.2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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Originally posted by dragon1952
aka a home theater receiver.More later,
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