Connection from Onkyo TX-SR805 to Emotiva XPA-5

lloyd2583
lloyd2583 Posts: 7
edited November 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Everyone has been great and thanks again!

Below is my situation:

Front: LSI-15's
SRS: LSI-FX's
Center: LSI C
Sub: DSWPrO600

I will be receiving the speakers next week as upgrade to my polk audio M40's etc. Obvious reason for need of amplifier.

So, what connections should I order for connecting my receiver to the Emotiva XPA-5??? I am a bit confused and about what I actually need as far as type and balanced versus unbalanced.

Your help would be appreciated!!!!!
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Main System
Front: LSI 15's
Center: LSI C
Rear: LSI FX's
Sub: DSWPRO-600
Receiver: Onkyo TX SR-805
AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2009
    RCA wires if the amp is just a 2 channel amp than all you need is one set of rcas. They go from your pre outputs of your receiver to your new amp inputs.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited November 2009
    I do not think the Onk has balanced outs, so you can forget those.

    Basically you need RCA style patch cords or inter connects (IC)

    something like this from Monoprice or Bluejean or many other sources.
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    Connect the pre outs from the Onk to the inputs on the amp, then speaker wire from the amp to your speakers.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2009
    Just pick up 3 sets (also known as Analog Interconnects) for about $6 total and leave one wire unconnected.
    Here's a link. Just search the site for different lengths if you need them.

    You can look into upgrading your IC's later--this will get you started. It's what I did and can't fault them for anything. I've since bought upgraded IC's but I haven't had the chance to put them in yet, and I'm not suffering.

    Nice AVR/amp combo by the way ;) and Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • lloyd2583
    lloyd2583 Posts: 7
    edited November 2009
    Appreciate the assistance! Club Polk is the best!!
    _____________________________________________

    Main System
    Front: LSI 15's
    Center: LSI C
    Rear: LSI FX's
    Sub: DSWPRO-600
    Receiver: Onkyo TX SR-805
    AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited November 2009
    I'm using Emotiva's x-series RCA's to connect my stuff and think they are great! :)
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