Adding an Amp

32deuce
32deuce Posts: 49
edited January 2010 in Troubleshooting
Hey guys,

I have a Yamaha RX-V465, Monitor 60's up front, CS-1 Center, and 2 R-50's for the rear.

I would like to add a Adcom GFA-535 or GFA-545 to power the R-50's in the rear.

My receiver has pre-outs, but manual says if i use these, i would make a 7.1 system, which i dont want.

I just want to power the rears, or fronts if i decide to, with this amp.


Am i SOOL, or is this possible with the receiver in question?

Thanks,

Deuce
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited January 2010
    I do not believe it is....
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  • lynx
    lynx Posts: 43
    edited January 2010
    The RX-V465 only has pre-outs for power to surround back speakers. So, in essence, it is intended to make the receiver a 7.1 system as the manual says. Only SB effects will be directed to the external amp. You are SOL . Sell it and get a RX-V 663
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  • 32deuce
    32deuce Posts: 49
    edited January 2010
    So a pre-amp would not help at all then?

    That Yamaha rx-v663 looks nice, but is there one like it with more HDMI inputs?

    Deuce
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    The V863 would probably be the next step up as far as I can tell, but even it only has 3 HDMI inputs. That and it is $450 more, according to MSRP that is, lol. I did find it on Buy.com for $499.81 shipped.

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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2010
    Duece, look at the RX-V665 it has 4 HDMI inputs and the pre-outs you need to use a separate amplifier, and it's a very good entry level pre-pro.
    I've seen these around for less than $475, with the optional I-pod docking station.

    If you decide to get an amp, I'd power the fronts and center and let the receiver power the rears.

    Jimmy
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  • lynx
    lynx Posts: 43
    edited January 2010
    32deuce wrote: »
    So a pre-amp would not help at all then?

    That Yamaha rx-v663 looks nice, but is there one like it with more HDMI inputs?

    Deuce

    Not for the surround signals

    Add a 5X1 HDMI switcher from monoprice to a 663 and you're all set. That gives you 7 inputs !
    The 663 series is better than the 2009 665 series ( amp wise ) IMO. The new ones are much lighter and corners must have been cut somewhere.
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  • wrigley
    wrigley Posts: 79
    edited January 2010
    jimmydep wrote: »
    Duece, look at the RX-V665 it has 4 HDMI inputs and the pre-outs you need to use a separate amplifier, and it's a very good entry level pre-pro.
    I've seen these around for less than $475, with the optional I-pod docking station.

    If you decide to get an amp, I'd power the fronts and center and let the receiver power the rears.

    Jimmy


    I just bought the 665 last week. Amazon had it for $399.95

    Mike
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  • 32deuce
    32deuce Posts: 49
    edited January 2010
    I was thinking i was SOOL, but i had to give it a shot, and ask yall.

    Deuce
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited January 2010
    I have the Yamaha RX-V665 as well. At the moment, it is sitting in the closet. Not that there is anything wrong with it, I bought it as a piece for a future theatre system thinking I could use it for a 2-channel system in the mean time.

    I used it to push my Monitor 10s, but it just didn't quite cut it. It just didn't seem to have the umph I was hoping for. I had to break out the Adcoms. I have been considering adding the Adcoms to it just to see what it sounds like.
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