How do I make the best use of all my amps?

[roland61970]

Here is what I have for amplification equipment:

Denon 3805 - 7.1 channel receiver (120 w/chan)
NAD T973 - 7 channel amplifier (140 w/chan all driven)
NAD 1200 - 2 channel amp (60 w/chan)


Running 7.1 HT
2 Remote Zones of 2 channel stereo

7.1 HT - Paradigm Studio 40 fronts. Paradigm CC-470 Center
Paradigm SA-30 Surrounds Paradigm SA-25 Rears

External zone 1 - outside - Cambridge Soundworks outdoor speakers

External zone 2 - Small porch - old OHM D2s

Thinking of bi-amping the fronts/center using 6 channels of the NAD 973

Using rear and surround amps from the denon 3805

Nad 2100 to power both remote zones (seperate volume controls on each)


Any suggestions for better use of the amps?

 

[jcPanny]

Amp setup

Roland,
Nice setup. For Zone 1 and 2, use impedance matching volume controls or make sure that the NAD 1200 is stable into 4 ohms.

Since you have the extra amp channels, experiement with Biamping the Front and Center, Biamp Fronts only, and using the Receiver preouts for all channels.

 

[roland61970]

Thanks, I do have impedance matching volume controls on the remote zones.