1st amp

[zepaholic]

Got my XPA-5 last week and hooked it up to my Yamaha 1800. Since this is my first amp I have a question. Are there any settings I need to change in the Yammy since I only have the surrounds back L/R hooked to the Yammy and the F/L, F/R, C and surrounds hooked to the XPA. One more thing what is the definition of a pre/pro?

 

[enrique]

I would thnk you would have to redo all your speaker calibrations.

 

[darien87]

Just curious as to why you're only using 3 of the amps 5 channels?

But no, there is nothing you need to change in the receiver. Just hook the amp up via the receivers pre-outs and you're good to go. Yes, you will probably need to adjust the levels of your speakers.

 

[Seth=L]

He is running 7.1, the surround "BACK" channels are being powered by the receiver and the "SURROUNDS" are powered by the Emotiva, so all channels on the amplifier are being used.

Zephaholic, I would redo your settings or maybe just adjust the surround back levels, as they may be off a tad (the output level might be too low or too high). The subwoofer might also need to be leveled up or down.

 

[cfrizz]

Just recalibrate your speakers & you're good to go.

 

[fmw]

One more thing what is the definition of a pre/pro?

It is preamplifier/processor. Think of your receiver without any power amplifiers.