Mark D. Zacharias
July 23rd 03, 11:39 AM
You'll need separate speakers as well, unless you want to physically
disconnect and re-connect whenever you go from audio to video functions
(impractical) or unless you want to do some fairly elaborate speaker
switching usuing switches or relays. These also present problems, both in
terms of amp safety and potential sound quality issues.
Mark Z.
"brandt" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi all--
> I presently have a yamaha dsp-a1 and 4 surround speakers and sub. My
> mains are 2 magnepan mmg's (7 speakers total including sub). I would
> like to upgrade by using my yamaha as a preamp for music only. I will
> not be buying a separate preamp I will be using the dsp a1, unless
> this is a totally bad idea. How would I go about setting this up?
> Would the amplifier still power my maggies for movies? Would they
> match well soundwise? What are good matches for the mags? I would
> like to keep it under $400, was thinking about the marantz ma-500, but
> would be willing to get a used amp if I knew decent brands or
> sizes/models for my situation. Any help is greatley appreciated.
> Thanks alot--
> B
>
disconnect and re-connect whenever you go from audio to video functions
(impractical) or unless you want to do some fairly elaborate speaker
switching usuing switches or relays. These also present problems, both in
terms of amp safety and potential sound quality issues.
Mark Z.
"brandt" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi all--
> I presently have a yamaha dsp-a1 and 4 surround speakers and sub. My
> mains are 2 magnepan mmg's (7 speakers total including sub). I would
> like to upgrade by using my yamaha as a preamp for music only. I will
> not be buying a separate preamp I will be using the dsp a1, unless
> this is a totally bad idea. How would I go about setting this up?
> Would the amplifier still power my maggies for movies? Would they
> match well soundwise? What are good matches for the mags? I would
> like to keep it under $400, was thinking about the marantz ma-500, but
> would be willing to get a used amp if I knew decent brands or
> sizes/models for my situation. Any help is greatley appreciated.
> Thanks alot--
> B
>