Switched or Unswitched ?

c4kaboom
c4kaboom Posts: 20
edited March 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I use an Onkyo receiver to run most of my speakers but have an Adcom GFA 555 running my main fronts. Can I plug my Adcom into the Onkyo so all I have to do is turn on the Onkyo to activate the Adcom's power ?
RTi 12's main
CSi5 Center
Monitor 70's Surrounds
PSW125 Sub
Onkyo 805
Fronts Adcom GFA 555 powered
I/C's from the wall of Circuit City
Wire by BlueJeans at $.65 per foot
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
    What is the power limits on the receiver? If your amplifier is less wattage than your receiver allows, then yes!
    Jake
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2008
    I don't know if I'd recommend that, those auxiliary outlets on receivers aren't usually designed for high-amperage devices like amplifiers.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited March 2008
    No you can't. The switched outlets on the back of recievers is usually limited to 100 to 150 watts.

    You could use a device like this:

    http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/Smart-Energy/Smart-Strip/Item/SCG4/
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    No, that's not a smart idea.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • c4kaboom
    c4kaboom Posts: 20
    edited March 2008
    I thought I might have a problem with wattage doing this. Thanks for the advice.
    RTi 12's main
    CSi5 Center
    Monitor 70's Surrounds
    PSW125 Sub
    Onkyo 805
    Fronts Adcom GFA 555 powered
    I/C's from the wall of Circuit City
    Wire by BlueJeans at $.65 per foot
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2008
    even though its no we appreciate your thanks

    enjoy the gang. oh if your oinker has a 12v out you can likely rig something up.

    RT1
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
    Don't plug the amp into your Onkyo's switched outlet, you'll blow up the receiver's power supply (don't ask how I know, but its the reason why I no longer have my TX-SR500).
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2008
    Unless you want to smoke test that Onkyo I wouldnt do it !!!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
    Deadof_knight wrote: »
    Unless you want to smoke test that Onkyo I wouldnt do it !!!

    Oh yes you can easily smoke that Onkyo! :)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
    Smoking an Onkyo sounds like a bad idea, from any angle...
    Jake
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Smoking an Onkyo sounds like a bad idea, from any angle...

    Haha, seriously though they must have little or no internal protection...
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    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Smoking an Onkyo sounds like a bad idea, from any angle...

    Unless you have the upgrade bug, and a significant other;)
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    Thanks
    Ben
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited March 2008
    I wouldn't simply due to the current start up needed for the amp. Adding that to the Onkyo is even greater current draw.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Smoking an Onkyo sounds like a bad idea, from any angle...

    smoke a doo:)bie,, plug the amp into the wall
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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