Best use of external amps with Denon AVR

[jbrandoff]

If I run a 7.1.4 setup with a denon x3600/3700/4700, am I better off running only the LF/RF to external amp and use all 9 amps in the receiver for everything else (including center), or will there be a benefit to sending center channel to external amp as well, thus utilizing only 8 of the 9 internal amps (I know it can’t be shut off, but is there a benefit to not using it)? I have a monolith x7 with at least three extra channels to use. Are there benefits to using less internal amps and more external? I haven’t decided yet which avr I’m buying but likely choosing among the three listed above.

 

[lovinthehd]

Begs the question if you even need an external amp in the first place You don't provide much info to go on....

 

[mazersteven]

What speakers?

 

[jbrandoff]

Begs the question if you even need an external amp in the first place You don't provide much info to go on....

I believe that since I am running an 11 channel setup (7.1.4) and there are only 9 amps in these receivers I will need at least two additional channels of amplification. Will therefore run fronts to external amp. I’m wondering if there’s benefit to running center as well?

 

[jbrandoff]

What speakers?

I haven’t committed to anything yet but leaning toward something from the Tekton lineup. Or perhaps GoldenEar. But not completely sure yet. Still working it all out in my head

 

[lovinthehd]

I believe that since I am running an 11 channel setup (7.1.4) and there are only 9 amps in these receivers I will need at least two additional channels of amplification. Will therefore run fronts to external amp. I’m wondering if there’s benefit to running center as well?

Sorry, think I was switching from different question....center does get a lot of action so a 3ch amp may be better if your focus is movies vs music....

 

[mazersteven]

I haven’t committed to anything yet but leaning toward something from the Tekton lineup. Or perhaps GoldenEar. But not completely sure yet. Still working it all out in my head

You need to figure that out first then figure out the Receiver/Amp

 

[jbrandoff]

You need to figure that out first then figure out the Receiver/Amp

If we assume Tekton double impacts and denon x4700, then what do you think?

 

[mazersteven]

If we assume Tekton double impacts and denon x4700, then what do you think?

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[Verdinut]

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