Pre outs on recievers?

[Rip Van Woofer]

<font color='#000000'>I admit it, I'm still behind the curve on a lot of things in audio these days so here's a dumb question:

Do most (or any) modern recievers offer pre-out and power amp inputs so one can insert a line-level device like an active crossover between the preamp and power amp stages? Or must I stick to separates for when I finally build or buy my my bi-amped, active crossover &quot;dream speakers&quot;?

I'm sure my 30+ year old Dynaco preamp is living on borrowed time...</font>

 

[jeffsg4mac]

<font color='#000000'>Most of the better ones do, I think all the denon HT receivers do, as well as HK and Yamaha. Don't know about Onkyo.</font>

 

[Jack N]

<font color='#000000'>Most major manufacturers offer models with pre-outs. &nbsp;However only a select few models offer amp-ins. &nbsp;You'll need to do your homework depending on what you're after. &nbsp;If you're after a true bi-amp set-up, you'll need amp-ins if you want to use the amp in your receiver to power the tweeters. Otherwise you'll have to go separates after the pre-outs.</font>

 

[RX-V2400]

<font color='#000000'>My NAD (the 7600 I had before the RXV2400) has what you describe.</font>

 

[gene]

<font color='#000000'>Use great care when biamping your speakers and using different amplifier types to ensure the levels are matched properly, especially if their gain structures are different. &nbsp;It is usually advised to use identical amplifiers when biamping, or at least ones with identical voltage gains, unless you have independent level control for both amps.</font>

 

[Rip Van Woofer]

<font color='#000000'>Thanks all. I figured that the amp-ins would be the stumbling block. That and the need to ensure amps w/ identical voltage gain means that separates might be the way to go after all. Just wondering if I could keep it simple and (sort of) inexpensive.

Hmmm...Outlaw has a pre/pro for $799 (but did they stick it together with bubble gum for that price?) to smooth the way for the eventual leap to multi-channel, and another used Adcom GFA 545ii (my present amp) would only be $250 or so...my wife is arching her eybrows at me! Bad sign!

Once I get the business venture I've begun off the ground...no, it's not magic audio rocks. Nothing remotely related to audio...once it starts brining in some bucks let the gear acquisition begin!

...and some go-fast bits for my WRX

...and more fly fishing gear

...and maybe construction of my fantasy dedicated listening room...

...(pant, pant...)</font>