Bi-amping

bringit167
bringit167 Posts: 6
edited November 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have a onkyo txsr803, and a txsr503. I want to bi-amp my front rti10's with the 503. I understand you exit the 803 out of the L and R preamp spots, into the 503 under dvd or whatever L and R audio in, correct? I just want to see how huge of a difference I would see, and if I notice a substantial difference in sound output, I will invest in a seperate amplifier and get rid of the 503.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2005
    bringit167 wrote:
    I will invest in a seperate amplifier and get rid of the 503.

    This would be wise no matter what. Remember to remove the jumpers.
    Have fun.

    RT1
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2005
    Yes, you can do that, but just realize that the 503's volume control is in play and balancing the volume with the 803 is not going to be straightforward. Too much or too little of one vs. another is more likely to determine what your impressions will be...

    Anyone you know have a separate amp you can borrow for an afternoon?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • bringit167
    bringit167 Posts: 6
    edited November 2005
    Unfortunately I do not know anyone w/a seperate amp that I could use for a demo, thats why I was debating on trying the other receiver (503) as a seperate amp. If i noticed a difference I then would purchase a seperate amp and get rid of the 503.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2005
    bringit167 wrote:
    Unfortunately I do not know anyone w/a seperate amp that I could use for a demo.
    Where do you live? (city/state) Maybe you and a fellow CP member can get together for an AVR vs bi-amp vs just an amp type shootout.

    Michael
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  • bringit167
    bringit167 Posts: 6
    edited November 2005
    I live here in Wichita, Kansas. I would buy a amp from my store here that I work at, but we don't have any straight amplifiers, just receivers.
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