Can I use 3 Outlaw M2200 mono blocks for Fronts LRC channel

[steelydan75]

Outlaw is thumbs up for daisy chaining 3 units. No more. Requires a Mono 1/8' plug IIRC.
I use the Music Sense feature and am fine with the ~3 second lag as the signal works its way through the chain.
I have all five plugged into their own 20 amp power strip. All equipment in my room is on the same 20 amp circuit (and AVR, TV, PS4, BD player are on a different strip).
Even Godzilla 3 at Reference Level didn't trip anything, and there is that scene during the battle with what seemed like a minute long infrasonic climax... I was reaching for the remote, but nothing happened. (Well... other than the foundation settling slightly, and maybe a few nails getting loosened, but who's counting?)

Thanks boss!
I can fell the bass from here : )

 

[SwedishChef]

Anybody know why the limitation - either for Outlaw or in general - on daisy-chaining the 12v trigger input/outputs? I find it very strange.

If I had the Outlaws, I'd be tempted to just use the Music setting anyway - that's what modern subs are essentially doing, right? And we (almost) all use that and it seems to work.

 

[ryanosaur]

Anybody know why the limitation - either for Outlaw or in general - on daisy-chaining the 12v trigger input/outputs? I find it very strange.

If I had the Outlaws, I'd be tempted to just use the Music setting anyway - that's what modern subs are essentially doing, right? And we (almost) all use that and it seems to work.

It's about the draw on the Source device and how it affects the Amps. I'm not an electrician so I won't try... but Outlaw said that after 3, there is risk of damaging the AVR/Pre-Pro and/or the amps themselves and would void the warranty.
Ben with Outlaw recommended Triggering just the Front 3 and using Music Sense on the others.
I chose Music Sense. It's easy.

 

[Verdinut]

It's about the draw on the Source device and how it affects the Amps. I'm not an electrician so I won't try... but Outlaw said that after 3, there is risk of damaging the AVR/Pre-Pro and/or the amps themselves and would void the warranty.
Ben with Outlaw recommended Triggering just the Front 3 and using Music Sense on the others.
I chose Music Sense. It's easy.

Would you explain what does Music Sense mean?

 

[lovinthehd]

Would you explain what does Music sense mean?

It's like auto on on a sub plate amp. I've seen only a couple amps offer such a feature otherwise....think the last one I saw was for a whole home audio type system amp someone posted....

 

[bingotem]

you could always use a switching power strip. plug the receiver into master, and the amps into the switched outlets and leave them on.

 

[steelydan75]

Here’s the power strip:

Hey boss is this the plug your talking about?

Sent from a handheld device using a silly little app.

 

[steelydan75]

Hey boss. Is the IIRC 1/8” plug a cable or like a connector? I see a couple different kinds online. Does it matter what kind of RCA cables in get? Cheap vs expensive?
can you tell I’m a total rookie? Lol
Thanks

 

[ryanosaur]

Example only:

Amazon.com: Amp Powers 3.5mm 1/8 Male Mini Plug to Male Mini Plug monaural Mono Audio Cable 2 Pack: Electronics

Amazon.com: Amp Powers 3.5mm 1/8 Male Mini Plug to Male Mini Plug monaural Mono Audio Cable 2 Pack: Electronics

www.amazon.com

For the pre-out to Amp input using RCA jacks, you can pretty much use any old RCA cable. If buying something, I would recommend making certain it is a pure copper conductor just as a matter of principle. Keep in mind, this is usually a short, low voltage signal being passed and thus nothing crazy is required.
I use ancient Rat Shack RCAs from over 20 years ago as my interconnects. I will replace these later this spring or summer with more Monoprice gear... probably these (overkill yes, but I have some already and am happy with them):

Monoprice 25ft High-quality Coaxial Audio/Video RCA CL2 Rated Cable - RG6/U 75ohm (for S/PDIF, Digital Coax, Subwoofer & Composite Video) - Monoprice.com

This Digital Coax Cable is made from premium quality RG-6/U with double copper braid shielding to prevent signal degradation caused by EMI and RFI interference. This cable is ideal for conducting S/PD

www.monoprice.com

 

[steelydan75]

Thanks for all your input. Solid work! Much appreciated!
Cheers

 

[steelydan75]

One last thing. Do I need 3 mono cables one for each mono block?

 

[ryanosaur]

For?
The triggers are daisy chained, so yes, one from AVR to Amp1, then Amp1 to Amp2, then Amp2 to Amp3.
The RCA cables from Pre-Out to Amp will require one per channel such as the Monoprice I linked to above.

Remember, when buying cables its always prudent to have an extra few feet on the cable for pulling equipment and such. 3' cables are usually always too short IME.

 

[steelydan75]

Your awesome cheers!

 

[PENG]

I would just use the auto sensing feature. It works exceptionally well.