Niles HDS 6 Selector Switch

[RickN]

I'm considering purchasing the Yamaha RX-V665 Reciever and my current selector switch is the Niles HDS-6. Is this a Passive or Non passive switch box?

On the level of this reciever is there a better model? I know this is all based on user preferences, but being a novice any advice is appreciated. Thank you. RickN

 

[bandphan]

I'm considering purchasing the Yamaha RX-V665 Reciever and my current selector switch is the Niles HDS-6. Is this a Passive or Non passive switch box?

On the level of this reciever is there a better model? I know this is all based on user preferences, but being a novice any advice is appreciated. Thank you. RickN

It would have passive electronics. Make sure the speakers you select are easy to drive as the loads will vary to 4ohms.

 

[highfigh]

I'm considering purchasing the Yamaha RX-V665 Reciever and my current selector switch is the Niles HDS-6. Is this a Passive or Non passive switch box?

On the level of this reciever is there a better model? I know this is all based on user preferences, but being a novice any advice is appreciated. Thank you. RickN

If there's no power cord or source of voltage used for its operation, it's passive.

 

[RickN]

Do you recommend a brand for an amplifier or a powered switch box? I need to have the reciever drive speakers in multi rooms (outside, bedroom, etc.)

 

[adk highlander]

Just to understand better are you using the 665 to drive your theater and using the zone 2 to drive these other speakers?

You could use any 2 channel amp rated for 4 ohm loads. I use an Onkyo M-282 but you could use a Behringer, emotiva, rotel, etc. I would look for a good used amp that you may find here or craig's list, ebay or audiogon.

 

[RickN]

Yes, the 665 to drive the theater and the zone 2 to drive other speakers.

 

[bandphan]

Yes, the 665 to drive the theater and the zone 2 to drive other speakers.

If its just 1 pair you dont need a speakers selector.

 

[RickN]

It will be driving 4 sets/pairs (outside, 3 bedrooms) of speakers.