AVR used as a Pre

renowilliams
renowilliams Posts: 920
edited March 2011 in Electronics
I have never done this before so I have a question re using my Pioneer Elite as a pre with a power amplifier. When I do this,does it mean I can use the avr to control volume of the amplifier?
"They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    Yes.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited March 2011
    To add, you will not lose any functionality or features from your Pioneer.
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited March 2011
    I am using a SONY ES 5300 as a pre/pro, all functions remain the same, the speakers are connected to the amp, the receiver is connected to the amp from the pre-outs on the receiver to the inputs on the amp . As far as sound fields, speaker adjustments, all remain the same from your remote to your receiver.
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited March 2011
    I have a Pio SC-37 and a Carver Grand Cinema amp. The SC-37 is used as a prepro and all functions work just as if you were using the onboard amps of the reciever. No difference, so go ahead and use your Pioneer as a prepro.

    Bill
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,561
    edited March 2011
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    I have a Pio SC-37 and a Carver Grand Cinema amp. The SC-37 is used as a prepro and all functions work just as if you were using the onboard amps of the reciever. No difference, so go ahead and use your Pioneer as a prepro.

    Bill
    With such a great amp section already in ICE , whats the need for the big bad boy Grand Cinema?
    Dan
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2011
    I do this also with my SC-07, I have a D-Sonic 1000S (525wpc x 2)powering the fronts, and a Sunfire TGA5200 powering everything else. Sound is outstanding.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2011
    Well I've hooked it up and am very pleased with the results. I seem to get better separation and music seems to envelop you with the sda effect. Base seems very controlled as well.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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