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(Regi) wrote in message . com...
Thanks for the idea. I can try this. As you have indicated,
synchronous control of volume across 3 systems would be the challenge.

If you have a preamp, or a CD or DVD player with a variable audio
output, you could use any of those for a master volume control. Then
after you got some volume settings on the amps at levels you like,
then you could use the preamp's or CD or DVD player's volume control
as the master volume control.

There are CD and DVD players with volume controls, but it's slightly
rare, not advertised much, and you may have to look carefully for that
feature. If there's a volume control on the player's remote control,
that often means the player has a volume control.

I own an old Pioneer CD player and a newer Mintek 1600 DVD player, and
they both have volume controls. I like that feature because it means I
can connect either player directly to an amp or a set of powered
speakers, then use the player's volume control.

I used to connect the Pioneer CD player directly to an outboard,
line-level sub/sat crossover, and then the crossover sent the highs to
one amp and a pair of bookshelf speakers, while the crossover sent the
lows to a powered subwoofer.

That worked fine, but because I didn't have a preamp or audio source
switch in the system, I couldn't add any other audio source (such as a
radio tuner, TV, tape deck, etc.) to the system.

Thanks, Regi

(Neil) wrote in message . com...
(Regi) wrote in message . com...
There is no pressing reason for this misadventure other than to
experiment. Theory talks so much about the disadvantages of passive
network... you see .

I understand. Could be fun!

I think best strategy would be to assemble a
low powered system myself. Otherwise, it will not be practical to buy
6 mono amps from market within my budget.

Sounds like a fun and educational project!

As for the amps, you could look around at flea markets, pawn shops,
etc. and buy three stereo integrated or power amps, or receivers, and
you'd have 6 channels pretty cheaply. The amps wouldn't match in terms
of looks or specs, but this would be a cheap way to get 6 channels of
amplification. I suggest that whatever you get, make sure you can
control the volume on each amp, or else build volume controls into
your crossover network.

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