Maybe dumb question...

[jplinville]

My sig shows my equipment. I would like a bit more power than what the Pioneer gives me, but refuse to change the unit out for something else. What I'd like to do is locate and add an amplifier...but I don't know if I can hook it up like I did with my old Pioneer, which was through the tape 1 play jack to the amp, then from the amp back to the tape 2.

With everything being digital and hooked up via HDMI, is it possible to hook up an amp? The manual is a bit vague about this, and doesn't show schematics for it.

 

[fmw]

What would you hope to gain by adding more power? Is the receiver incapable playing too loud in your room?

 

[BMXTRIX]

I'm guessing that you really have the VSX-822-K from Pioneer and not a VSZ as your signature indicates.

The VSX-822-K does not offer preouts on the receiver and is not designed to act as a pre-amp to an external amplifier. The only preouts it offers are listed as being for surround height channels or surround back channels, not for the from main left/right speakers.

 

[PENG]

My sig shows my equipment. I would like a bit more power than what the Pioneer gives me, but refuse to change the unit out for something else. What I'd like to do is locate and add an amplifier...but I don't know if I can hook it up like I did with my old Pioneer, which was through the tape 1 play jack to the amp, then from the amp back to the tape 2.

With everything being digital and hooked up via HDMI, is it possible to hook up an amp? The manual is a bit vague about this, and doesn't show schematics for it.

I suppose it can be done using a 2 channel integrated amp but the solution is incomplete, limtied use and complicated. At the end, you may prefer to bite the bullet and do what you now say you refuse to do.

 

[jplinville]

My sound quality is good, and the bass is strong. Perhaps it's because I remember how hard the CV speakers used to hit back in the 1990's, and these newer ones just need more power to do so.

I don't want to replace components...I was just hoping that I was able to add an overall amplifier. From what I read above, I guess it's not possible.

Oh, well. It was my childish side coming out. LOL

Thanks guys.

 

[jplinville]

Perhaps I need to keep playing around with the settings. Having been out of the game for a number of years, the new technology is beyond my comprehension. This unit is nothing like what I used to have back in the very early 1990's.

Everything was perfect, until I replaced the center channel with one that matches the fronts, and added new furniture, effectively changing the acoustics of the room.

 

[Adam]

Everything was perfect, until I replaced the center channel with one that matches the fronts, and added new furniture, effectively changing the acoustics of the room.

If you haven't already, I highly recommend that you rerun the MCAAC setup to readjust the receiver parameters for your new center channel and room layout.

 

[jplinville]

I already did.

What happened to the days of easily adjused graphic equalizers with spectrum bars?

I just realized that my wife had turned the bass down because it was rattling the windows. I fixed it and am a happy guy again. You'd think that with all the modern technology, there would be a way to block wives out of being able to change the setting. LOL

 

[mtrycrafts]

I...

You'd think that with all the modern technology, there would be a way to block wives out of being able to change the setting. LOL

Yes, but it is a drastic step.

 

[BMXTRIX]

I already did.

What happened to the days of easily adjused graphic equalizers with spectrum bars?

I just realized that my wife had turned the bass down because it was rattling the windows. I fixed it and am a happy guy again. You'd think that with all the modern technology, there would be a way to block wives out of being able to change the setting. LOL

All about the remote control and good equipment!

Certain A/V receivers have 'Subwoofer Off' and 'Subwoofer On' as well as day and night modes related to subwoofers, or even discrete gain level settings associated with the LFE output. Not only can some remotes set to 'one touch' those levels, they can even be configured by user, or by time of day to automatically adjust. The nice part is that when you go back to use your gear, you can be assured that your settings have not been adjusted. It's only available on certain products, and only available with certain remotes and some features may go so far as to need a proper control system. But, it is possible to get what you dream of... Just can be pricey.