Question about Using Yam.RX-V2400 as Preamp

[Squid]

I'm planning on using my 2400 as a preamp. It preout level is 1.0v
I'm assuming that means that it won't fully, or adequately drive a 1.2 or 1.5V sensetivity "for rated watts" of the B&K ST-120 or ST2140. ?

If I'm correct, I'm pretty much stuck with a Rotel rb1070 1.0v
or something like an NAD or maybe a Parasound. Well, anything with input of 1.0v or less.

Is this correct? Or if I hooked up a 1.2V(input) B&K amp to my 1.0V(output) Yammie would I even notice the difference?

Comments on that comparison too? I'm going to use amp to drive Klipcsh RF-5s. Anyone heard Rotel with those, or similar?

I really like the sound of the B&K. I've not heard the Rotel.
I've barely talked my wife into an amp. She loves the music, but the space...
I don't think a preamp is an option at this juncture.


Thanks,
-Squid

 

[mnnc]

I'm planning on using my 2400 as a preamp. It preout level is 1.0v
I'm assuming that means that it won't fully, or adequately drive a 1.2 or 1.5V sensetivity "for rated watts" of the B&K ST-120 or ST2140. ?

If I'm correct, I'm pretty much stuck with a Rotel rb1070 1.0v
or something like an NAD or maybe a Parasound. Well, anything with input of 1.0v or less.

Is this correct? Or if I hooked up a 1.2V(input) B&K amp to my 1.0V(output) Yammie would I even notice the difference?

Comments on that comparison too? I'm going to use amp to drive Klipcsh RF-5s. Anyone heard Rotel with those, or similar?

I really like the sound of the B&K. I've not heard the Rotel.
I've barely talked my wife into an amp. She loves the music, but the space...
I don't think a preamp is an option at this juncture.


Thanks,
-Squid

I'm no electrical engineer but I don't think it is going to matter. The 2400 will make a great pre/pro as will my 2500 if I ever choose that route. As long as you are using appropriate voltage(I assume 120 here in the states)you should hook up the power amp and let it rip! As far as you amp choice I have not heard those mated together however, a buddy has his 2500 running with a Parasound 5ch and it sounds sweet along with his Bostons and Velodyne sub. Is you power amp choice multi ch amp or just 2ch for the mains?

 

[MDS]

I'm planning on using my 2400 as a preamp. It preout level is 1.0v
I'm assuming that means that it won't fully, or adequately drive a 1.2 or 1.5V sensetivity "for rated watts" of the B&K ST-120 or ST2140. ?

It's correct to say it won't drive it fully, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it won't drive it adequately. The preouts are after the preamp but before the amplifiers and so are controlled by the volume control. It will only send 1 volt when the volume control is all the way up. If the B&K amp is rated say 200 wpc with 1.2 volts input, you won't get 200 wpc if the Yamaha volume control is all the way up.