amp question?

dagame27
dagame27 Posts: 577
edited August 2005 in Electronics
Hey I guys I am a little confused about the use of seperates. I currently use a regular reciever and I understand that an amp/processor seperately will normally sound better. For a 6 channel setup must you use a 6 channel amp or can you use 3 two channel amps(they are called monoblocks, correct?) Which option is better. Thanks in advance for the help.

Chris
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited August 2005
    Seperates are the way to go. However there is always the space dilemna as in how much room do you have to put all those amps? The simplest route would be to buy a 7 channel amp & use 6 & keep the 7th for another day. You could buy a 5 channel & 1 monoblock, you could buy 3/2 channel amps, or 6 monoblocks. Phew it gets confusing doesn't it. Don't forget your electric set up to. Each amp has it's own power cord, IC's to your pre, & speaker cables all over the place, these variables all add to the price. Good luck with your purchase.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2005
    A single channel amp is usually called a monoblock.
    A two channel amp is a standard stereo amp.
    A 3 - 7 channel amp is called a 3-7 channel amp.. :)

    The option that is better depends on the quality of the amp you are looking at, how much you want to spend, and how much space you have.

    Most separate amps work better than the amplifier section built into most recievers. They are kind of fixed with what they have to offer from a pre-amp / processor standpoint so the amp section is usually where they feel they can save some money.

    Many people start with a reciever and then add a two channel amp to run thier front speakers or 3 channel amp running their front and center speakers leaving the rest to run off the reciever.

    Michael
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