How to Connect Amplifier to Receiver, Preamp Outputs Explained, 12v Trigger | Home Theater Audio

[@Rafa-vk5gu]

Thank you for making it easy to see and hear you as you walk through it.👌🏼

[@seano218]

FYI, a receiver is an integrated amp with an AM/FM tuner built in, that's what denotes it as a receiver... it receives AM/FM signals due to having a tuner on board.

[@DrDrey3]

I have a question. while plugging in the speakers themselves, to take advance of all the power, would you plug a few to the receiver (preamp) and a few to the amp? or plug em all to the dedicated amp?

[@OldtradesReviews]

You would typically use the amp for the largest or more power hungry speakers and the receiver for small ones

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

So you plug the biggest speakers to the power amp , and the others to the preamp ?

[@SuperSteamengine]

@@OldtradesReviewsthanks for the video. Am totly noob here. Am geting a denon 3800H & a 5 channel amp soon. So how the setup gona be ? Hook all the preouts to external amp and then run the setup or do setup fisrt ( amp assign and all ) later connect to ext amp thru RCA ? Thanks

[@fabiocunha264]

Good video but I was hoping you would talk about speaker connection. You would connect speakers to the amp instead of leaving them connected to the integrated? Also, Is there a way to connect a tube pre-amp to an integrated receiver? I have a Yamaha RXA780 and wanted to see if it would be possible to add a Schiit Freya+ into it instead of having to buy an amp.

[@OldtradesReviews]

Hi, Thanks for watching. The speakers always connect to the AMP. As the amp will power the speakers. The Yamaha would function as a front speaker preamp out in that case.... as I se from the pictures online. The freya + is a preamp...which means it has NO built in amps. In that case you would purchase a separate amp of good quality to connect it to.

[@fabiocunha264]

@@OldtradesReviews Thanks for the reply. Yes... I was afraid my assumption was true. I was hoping that I could get away with just investing on a Freya+ and connecting to my integrated somehow. My plan now will be to get the Freya+ and Vidar to connect to a speaker switch to them connect to my Klipsch RP8000F. I think the speaker switch might be the way to go because I want to keep my Yamaha receiver for my TV, AppleTV, etc... connected to the same speakers. You have won a subscriber here!

[@OldtradesReviews]

I appreciate the sub. thanks for watching. Based on the Yamahas 95 watts I dont think the Vidar is a good move because you will probably feel like its not much of a difference. Going from the 95 watts I would suggest maybe just buying a new receiver in the 125 x2 or more range. Or adding a amp that is 150watts or more x 2 ...to the freya. To notice a power difference.

[@fabiocunha264]

@@OldtradesReviews didn't think about that. I feel like I get enough power from the Yamaha, but then again, I don't know how these speakers would sound with more power. The Vidar just seems affordable and I like the other Schiit products I have. I would be of course open to find a more powerful amp around the price of the Vidar. Need to research more, but hey, great back and forth!

[@OldtradesReviews]

Look the Parasound 2126 its 150 watts fxo.co/Cilg I made video of it. Typically speakers sound better when they are fed wattage from the manufactures higher part of the suggested range. Of course like with any amp, the tonal quality has to match your tastes and speakers.

[@izri134]

The question is when the amp is finaly connected, is it possible to control the audio of the speakers connected to the amp, with the receiver? Like bass, volume etc.

[@momar678]

Yes, the amp only gets a signal from the receiver and sends it to the speakers, so you control the sound parameters as per normal with the receiver (this is from experience not expertise so my jargon may be way off)

[@imusingsocialistmedia3014]

Decent video, very helpful.

[@OldtradesReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maddog3454]

You said everything but the one thing I need...if on the receiver you plug in pre out then on preamp do you plug into pre in or pre out?

[@OldtradesReviews]

the receiver or preamp out will go to amps input

[@maddog3454]

@@OldtradesReviews thank you....I know that was a stupid question but I couldn't get either to work at the time...then I realized it goes in standby after being idle for only 5 minutes or less...I hate it....so when those speakers are used the preamp clicks on then you get the sound in the middle...you don't hear the beginning because the amp is turning on...so bad....I even turned to on instead of auto...still the same.

[@MobileAudioPro]

For RCA you will go from Source (T.V, DVD, computer, recored player, ect.) RCA output to preamp input / then preamp RCA output to your receiver and/or amplifier RCA input. From there if your reciver/amp has pre out for a active subwoofer not a passive you cn use that pre out to feed another amp of you're choice and if that amp offers pre out than keep it going I would just worry about you 12v trigger after more than a 2nd daisy chain. Then you're gonna want to use relay powered by a separate power supply and have that turn on 3 or more daisy chain 12v triggers or you can burn out your gear pulling more current than it's designed for. Also you risk getting noise and hissing through daisy chains especially if the audio gear are on different breakers and/or outlets like the receiver, T.V, Amplifier, ect. aren't on the same breaker linked to the outlets all the devices are plugged in but it can also occur if they are on the me breaker for similar or different reasons. But I found out if you take a wire and strip it at both end and link one to the RCA negative terminal outtermetal contact on one or all of them depending. I take the spare wire and make a hook shape and I loop it around the RCA maleconnector and hook it around the outside metal and plug it in so that the wire is held on the RCA terminals outter contact and held firmly. Then the other end to the negative trigger on the recieiver/amplifier and that fixed just about ever hiss issues ive ever had aside from a few ground lops that needed filters on the power lines, RCA,, and remote wires.

[@vincentochieng216]

Very insightful

[@OldtradesReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Paulscole3]

Could you make a video that shows you how to test the "pre-amp" output of a subwoofer plate amp? There are many amplifiers floating around online that range from 25 watt to 2500 watt and they all require a specific voltage input from a pre-amp board. If people knew how to measure the output of their "subwoofer plate pre-amp" because they blew the power amp part. It would be a huge video if you could teach that in a simplistic way. I realize it's not that simple, but it wouldn't be hard to give the basics.

[@sman222222]

Could I have two sets of front speakers? one being powered from the speaker outputs on the receiver and another being powered by the front pre-out output to a separate amp?

[@OldtradesReviews]

Thats a possibility.

[@designsinorbit]

I have a good question for ya- I listen to "all channel stereo" often for music on my 7.2.2 setup. Would adding a second amp for the front two tower speakers be a smart move... considering they are capable of much more power?

[@OldtradesReviews]

It really depends on whats powering them now and the quality of the amp

[@davidstein9129]

I own a pair of relatively inefficient speakers. Powering them is a challenge. I currently have 2 mid line preamps & 2 -70 watts pet channel amps. I am thinking about adding 1 more power amp to my rig. Can I daisy chain another amp? How do I hook it up? Thanks!

[@NYinSD]

great video.. question, how to pair Sunbuck av 628 bt to my bluetooth headset?

[@chrischiang1512]

May i ask, are u using the center speaker as your Left channel?

[@OldtradesReviews]

Im not using a center speaker for the left

[@kevinhood9781]

My home theatre is 8 ohm and my amps are 2 and 4 watt compatible. Would i beable to use my amps with the reciever some how?

[@anjjusista75]

please suggest RCA cables to connect amp to avr ? i see many rca's but not sure which to use.

[@OldtradesReviews]

I like the ones from KabelDirekt. Compared them to cables costing 3 to 5 times as much and could not hear a difference

[@anjjusista75]

@@OldtradesReviews Thank you, will check if i can get from Amazon India

[@anjjusista75]

Also i have amazon basics 2* RCA male to male(Red & White cable) .Can this be used to connect each of the channel.

[@OldtradesReviews]

You can try it. I try to look for a cable that is shielded, when possible.

[@anjjusista75]

Got dhvis cable

[@YeshuaMuzic]

Great video. I have a problem with my Sony subwoofers hooked onto the DEVON AVR 590 Receiver. The other front, surround speakers are producing sound when I do the level test but the sub is not. I tried to add the level volume, I changed the rca cables but nothing. The sub is connected to the RCA preout port on the back of the receiver. Anyone please help. Kind regards

[@steven3517]

All I can say is if you have it connected to your subwoofer pre out as I do, mine is clearly marked.Check your speaker configuration on the receiver slash tv screen , make sure it matches what you have going on.Then check to see if its doing anything on the test tones,my height channels for example won't do anything if my configuration doesn't match,so I have to configure them correctly before I can use "Accu EQ" or anything or they do nothing..Make sure you have the sub and mains on, if you see that option anywhere along the way.

[@OldtradesReviews]

The response from Steven sounds good. I would suggest connect the sub to something else. Also try the Sub out. Just incase your L/R preamp outs are broke

[@YeshuaMuzic]

@@steven3517 Thanks for the response. I will twick around with the settings and see if it makes a difference.

[@YeshuaMuzic]

@@OldtradesReviews thanks for the reply. I will try to connect them to the L and R preout and the sub out again to see if it makes a difference. Thanks

[@andresfrangos2708]

Sir I have luxman power amp3045 how to connect to my integrated amp sir

[@erickort1987]

sir,im new to preamps,i just bought a adcom gfa 750 preamp,how do i connect it to a power amplifier?

[@JM-jv6cb]

If I don’t have Pre outs say a denon 760 and I use an adapter from the speaker out to the amp ? Is that the same as a Pre out? Do I lose quality? Do I have to change the settings? Is this not recommended?

[@invisired]

using a L/R receiver preout disable the builtin L/R Receiver speakers? i want simple send the same music on my Receiver to play in another room that has a amp there. but i want all speakers on receiver still work.

[@OldtradesReviews]

no the preamps will work separately but be controlled by the volume knob with the speakers connected

[@azardmohammed2954]

I have a stereo receiver, there is no preamp out,I would like to connect an external amp,is there any other output I can use to connect to the external amp

[@SatheeshGopalan]

Great Video. expertise

[@OldtradesReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomaszbroniarczyk8342]

I have a question, is it possible to connect the receiver with the subwoofer output to the car amplifier and power the subwoofer

[@krashawn9468]

As long as U can get power to it. But that's the problem that I'm having, trying to come up with a solution for power.

[@jason4547]

So a preamp will add an "additional" wattage boost to your stereo / av receiver ? I have a Yamaha RX-V659 AV receiver that's rated at 100 watts per channel.... So lets say I bought a 150 watt per channel preamp. Would that give me a total of 250 watts per channel ?

[@realjaxon]

How does a tuner that doesn't have an output for anything, get connected to an amp?

[@nevaehd6795]

Quick question! I have a Yamaha R-S700 stereo receiver, will an Emotiva BasX A2 be compatible?

[@OldtradesReviews]

Based on the pictures of the Yamaha, it has preamp outputs. So you can use a external amp

[@pjayl0can0]

How about the setting on the AV receiver. I’m using BI amp right now and planning to get Emotiva soon? Please advise thanks.

[@OldtradesReviews]

what emotiva?

[@ronnieblack2482]

I have a Denon S750 and it doesn't have trigger outs or in's ..Can I still hook an amp up to this receiver ?

[@stevenjosephs9]

Yes , just turn the amp on at the power button

[@jackruby4680]

I have a Pioneer Elite vsx-lx304 with zone 2 preout and I wanna run my front speakers with an external amp, will it be possible?

[@OldtradesReviews]

Zone 2 is really for a different room. Also it can be tricky to setup right. I have never had luck or enjoyed using zone 2

[@jackruby4680]

@@OldtradesReviews It has Zone B also, but it's Stereo only, no Surround.

[@cheekydarky1]

So in my case with x2 Polk audio TSX440t speakers and x2 powered subwoofers, and a Denon DRA-800H. Connect the tower speakers to the amplifier and connect the subs to the Denon? I hope my question makes sense.

[@MrFatmac87]

Connect the preouts from the denon to the main input on the amp connect towers to the amp. Subs to avr

[@robertholsopple9451]

I have a Marantz sr6009. I was wondering if the signals from the preouts output the same signal from the front preouts and the surround preouts. I want to run 2 amps, both running front sterio mode. Can I use the surround preouts as front preouts? Is the signal the same? I assume any model reciever would be the same.

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

Nooooooo

[@martincoleman7755]

How do I connect 2 technics 909s poweramps to bi amp with preamp

[@gabrielaribeiro6047]

I understand that I've to buy a 12 volt cable. But my doubts are complicated. For almost 60 years old, I use ever 4 speakers for my home Stereo Receivers. I've Yamaha R-S700, plus the "new" Yamahas n-r602 and r-n803 (five of them), and a Pioneer sx-1980 (but to work with it I have to heat it for 10 minutes to work full with it). So, I've decided to go on with Yamaha r-s700 (very good power, and don't need a stereo amplifier, because the JBL S-312 are all in 8 ohms). Ever with 4 of it (4 tower speakers ever), and Stereo Ever. What called my attention, when I read four (yes, 4 times) the new Yamaha Stereo Receivers rn-602 and r-n803 is that I have no way to plug or to hook up a Stereo Amplifier to any one. I don't have any interesting about Music Cast, Spotfy, Alexa, cellular... The only things I wanted and want: bass and treeble controls, Loudness control, and to plug my (for example) Yamaha r-n603 to a Stereo Amplifier (like the one you have -- Parasound, but the New Classic 2250 v.2), and 4 (four) speakers, like the way I do with my Yamaha R-N700 (I don't need an amplifier, but I put 4 speakers working). The new Yamahas don't show how to connect a stereo amplifier to its receivers. If I use the "trick" of 12 volts cable, I'll be able to hear the 4 speakers working very well, or I would buy 2 (two) Stereo Parasound to do the "trick" to move sound music to my new Yamahas? What I want is a stereo amplifier to increase de sound volume, but my Yamaha Stereo Receiver to adjust my bass, treble and Loudness control with 4 Tower Speakers playing all together. And don't want "technology", neither cellphone to control the media... I think to trade all my "new" Yamahas Stereo Receiver and buy 5 more Yamaha R-S700 (it sounds almost the same as my Pioneer sx-1980, only lacking only 2 degrees of bass, maximum), and sell or trade my Yamaha ns-777 (6 ohms is very weird from me). I only use 8 ohms for all things. Congratulations for your explanation.

[@MrNeville78]

Great info ! Question , I have a Sony str h790 receiver powering 3 sets of polk audio speakers. I'm planning on adding another set make 8 total in a large area. Mostly music . Will this work for me . Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance

[@MrNeville78]

Also have 2 svs 2000 subs , need to make sure this will work with subs also

[@zefrum3]

@@MrNeville78 did u try this yet? How did it work out?

[@jab1135]

Hi there! Question pls🙏🏼 can i use marantz sr7015 av reciever with marantz pm 6007 amplifier? Will it boost the sound if used on my speakers as (2way) for audio listening? Thanks!

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

Hey how did you get on with that? I have the SR5015 and I have a couple of Marantz integrated amps , and 3 Marantz mono MA500s. I don’t have any experience in pre outs etc and don’t want to fry anything

[@SDsailor7]

Is it possible to connect a vintage Pioneer stereo receiver to a vintage Pioneer Integrated amplifier as long as they both have aux inputs and outputs? anyone know? Thank you

[@bryanmontengro9296]

Ok quick question. If I have two receivers can I bridge them together from pre outs on one to analog in inputs on the other one for front and left channel. Would that work properly?

[@OldtradesReviews]

It sounds like it should. Is the idea to have the same sound out of 4 speakers?

[@bryanmontengro9296]

@@OldtradesReviews to have more power going to the front channel speakers and use the main receiver just for sub, surround, and rear speakers. I did without and it sounds pretty nice so far so I think I'll be okay without it. Thanks for the response!

[@bryanmontengro9296]

@@OldtradesReviews actually it didnt work as i thought it would. When playing loud music for a long time the receiver gets really hot and it turns off. It's fine for movies but not for music, I had to put a fan by it to keep it from turning off.

[@OldtradesReviews]

sorry to hear that

[@8474Starscream]

Great content

[@8474Starscream]

Hoping you review the Marantz Amp paired with SR7013!

[@OldtradesReviews]

I did test it. I think its good more to add channels to the 7013....but not to make it sound much more powerful. A 300 watt emotiva xpa 3 better choice. DId you get the delivery?

[@8474Starscream]

@@OldtradesReviews Thank you for the heads up. No its still in transit its killing me LOL! Scheduled for Thursday delivery. I am in NV and it shipped from MA UPS Ground. I have been cleaning things up with wire action. Replaced all speaker wire with AudioQuest X2 14 AWG....also added another Conditioner. Getting hyped though.I would love to see you review the Marantz SR7013

[@OldtradesReviews]

Don't stress it. You know UPS is caring for the receiver with its drop, slam and bash handling 😂. Your really going all out with the cables. I used the Amazon 14 or 12 gauge solid copper this time. What conditioner do you suggest. i never used one? Not for my hair haha. Its ag ood idea to pick up one of those usb 3 speed fans with the rubber feet...its like $10.. AC Infinity MULTIFAN S1, Quiet 80mm. Just place it off to the center right a bit and flip it on low. When you run the receiver in Auto Eco mode it gets warm. But Eco On mode is ok. I tested them both. Really no sound difference unless the volume gets insane.

[@8474Starscream]

@@OldtradesReviews I went with the Panamax MR5100 models x2 and x 1 Panamax MR4000. We get quite a bit of weather over here particularly with Thunderstorms. I'll have the SR7013 on the 2nd shelf below TV & Center.....its wide open which is good for air flow. That said I will take you up on your recommendation for a fan.....never hurts. Dude your doing great with your reviews and they keep getting better and better. # Dropping Audio knowledge! Great job.

[@madan9394]

Should I set volume on amp to maximum. Please advise

[@MrFatmac87]

No unless you wanna blow them speakers up

[@rockman49er]

Can I put a powered sub to the sub out

[@OldtradesReviews]

Thats usually where powered subs are connected

[@xxx7100]

So i have a marantz receiver which is 100w per channel. And a 5.1 system. Recently brought a new set of speakers. Which are more than 150(surrounds)-300(tower)W speakers. Im guessing it's better to add a power amp. But i don't want throw out my old speakers. Can I just leave the current system in the standard outs, and connect the new system to the pre-out with a power amp? So that I can use both. If not how can I use both

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

How did you get on ?

[@SonyGuy00]

So basically if my speakers are connected to the receiver and hook my amplifier to the receiver, im putting more power in my speakers?

[@OldtradesReviews]

The speakers would have to be connected to the amplifier.

[@SonyGuy00]

@@OldtradesReviews oh, ok

[@Daniel-ii3ok]

My new Rotel RC 1590MKII has 2 left and 2 right preouts. My amp is an Emotiva XPA 3 channel. How do i connect the preamp to the amp to play the 3rd channel as my center speaker? (2-KEF Q950, 1-KEF Q650) The Onkyo TX -RZ50 receiver that i am replacing had the center channel preout included.

[@jowharahfaithshevaun9678]

Best content.

[@OldtradesReviews]

Thank you for watching

[@highcadence901]

I purchased this same amp and I guess I didn’t do my research as well as I thought, I wanted to hook it up to my Yamaha RN-803 stereo network receiver but it doesn’t have speaker pre outs . It has line in and out , the problem is I won’t be able to adjust volume from Yamaha receiver . Do I need another pre amp with correct connections. Any help will do thank you

[@OldtradesReviews]

Yes either a pre amp or a new receiver with the rca outputs.

[@highcadence901]

@@OldtradesReviews thank you , your videos are simple and to the point

[@OldtradesReviews]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching

[@rakbkk301]

hi I also have a Yamaha R N803 network receiver which doesnt have a Pre out. but it does have a SUB out , can i connect a Power Amp via Subwoofer out since in dont use it ? also - The yamaha RN 803 has a 12 Volt trigger Out . if i just connect the receiver's trigger Out with the Power Amp - will that work without the RCA cables? sorry for too many dumb questions !

[@KeithONeill-l6s]

hi.. power amp to stereo receiver question.. when hooking up a power amp to a receiver and assume the receiver has preamp/amp in/out connections and there are no AV requirements, just audio. Can you hook up a large amp to the smallest capable receiver? in otherwords if the ext power amp 'replaces' the receivers amp, then the size of the receiver amp shouldnt matter right? hope this made sense. thanks!

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

Thanks for the easily understandable knowledge of this, I learned more from this one video than I have from months of trawling KZbin and google. No jobbie jargon, straight into it and to the point. I’m new to all this world of AV , Dolby , HDR etc Ive just found out that I needed a specific HDMI cable (2..1 with eARC) to get real Atmos. It’s a slow enough learning process without my old head having to deal with learning a whole new language. This was a pleasure to watch without having to google shit like “impedance” As we say in Scotland…… fuckin belter 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kenpass]

Thank you for explaining. Sir. If I understood you. I would say, if I have to use the 12volts option to power the main amp, then, I do not need to plug in its original power cord to the AC power outlet. I'm I, right? The 12-volt only is enough. Right? Secondly, to transfer sound from the preamp to the main amp All you need to do is, connect preamp out to the main amp in the selected input source, right?

[@davidstein9129]

The 2 vintage power amps that I purchased together are the McIntosh MC122. I want to hook them up to a modern midline integrated amplifier similar in quality & features to a current Rotel integrated amplifier. So, those there are 2 amps that I want to daisy chain together. Thanks

[@SDMTB14]

If I have a stereo receiver and a 2channel amp, can I power a pair of speakers with the amp in the receiver and at the same time send signal through the preamp section of said raceiver to the 2channel amp to power another set of speakers?

[@daveshvacplumbing1974]

Would this be viable to add power to vintage stereo systems I have a cool old Pilot audio systems set up that I play records on with speakers way bigger than it can push. Not sure if that 12v trigger wiring would work out of the aux jack? Then I could hide the shiny amp somewhere. Or if you could just run the aux right/left jacks to the amp. Kinda odd wanting to do this but be cool to see an old dog of a system push nice speakers. Great videos!!

[@mikeharrison4659]

Is it possible to connect an equalizer to a Marantz nr1200? Thank you for your time.

[@laika25]

Will any line out (on the integrated amp) do?

[@OldtradesReviews]

if its a pre amp out or sub out

[@laika25]

@@OldtradesReviews Very kind. Thanks

[@deadline7610]

Nicely Done. I was wondering if the pre amp might help me from not riding the volume knob on my Denon receiver while watching action movies with a lot of sound effects ? When dialogue volume is set to a comfortable listening levels it then is very uncomfortable to hear sound effects :( or maybe there is a setting on the receiver to cap the db levels ? Thanks in advance.

[@alphacapo]

It's called a compresser. It squashes the volume on loud passages. Idk if ur processor has it and if it doesn't...your TV may have the setting. Idk if it sends the signal out like that or only works when played throu TV speakers

[@anjjusista75]

Got my marantz 7055, am trying to connect 3 channels initially. Can you advice what settings are to be done on denon to acheive this.

[@OldtradesReviews]

Always check the Manuel first. to see which speakers and the configuration the receiver allows

[@anjjusista75]

@@OldtradesReviews I figured I need to use 11.1 channel for pre out to be enabled. I connected front stage to amp. It shows floor as 5 channel and sb, height 2 channel, Dolby sp 2 channel, pre out front. My question is if I also connect the surround to amp will it get the power. Since preout is showing front. Please advice

[@OldtradesReviews]

Im not quite sure I understand because I cant see the settings. If you are going from 9 channels to 11 then it would have to be set to 11. check the instructions to see which preout should be connected for the extra 2 channels

[@anjjusista75]

@@OldtradesReviews I will share the settings in couple of days,since I disconnected all the cables as I getting a rack done to hold the amp and avr.