For example, many people who have a pure audio setup may want to install an AV amplifier because they want to watch movies with powerful sound. Or vice versa...
But there is a wall.
"How should I incorporate front speakers into my integrated amplifier and AV amplifier?"
Logically speaking, you would need speakers for both an integrated amplifier and an AV amplifier.
However, modern amplifiers are so good that it is easy to use both pure audio and AV amplifiers. In fact, the connection method is not difficult.
This time I would like to write briefly about that point.
How to combine pure audio and AV amplifiers
I would like to discuss how to connect my own setup, a Denon AV amplifier and a McIntosh integrated amplifier.
There are various ways to connect an integrated amplifier and an AV amplifier, but this time we will show you how to connect an integrated amplifier with aPower InWe will only introduce products that have this function.
First, you need:This is an AV amplifier with pre-out and trigger-out functions.You will need an AV amplifier of a certain rank, so we recommend the following amplifiers.
*Equipped with a DC12V trigger out terminal. *This is not essential, but it is useful to have one.
* It must have a pre-out terminal.
↑The above two AV amplifier models meet both of these requirements, so we recommend them.
Next, you will need an integrated amplifier with power-in and trigger-in functions. I think that recent integrated amplifiers have these functions, but I haven't done enough research, so I'll explain the following in my environment:McIntosh MA7200I would recommend this.Lower model MA5300However, it should be possible to use both an integrated amplifier and an AV amplifier.
*Equipped with a DC12V trigger-in terminal. *This is not essential, but it is useful to have one.
★It has a power-in function.
As far as I know, the only other integrated amplifiers with a power-in function are all Accuphase models, as well as McIntosh.This applies to Denon PMA-2500NE and above, Marantz PM8006 and above models.
How to actually connect an integrated amplifier and an AV amplifier
As for the actual connection, it's very simple.
First, the front speaker cable, which should be connected to the integrated amplifier.
In the case of a Denon AV amplifier and a McIntosh integrated amplifier, first connect the DC12V trigger out of the AV amplifier to the DC3.5V trigger in of the integrated amplifier using a 12mm mono mini cable (mono, not stereo!).
Finally, use an RCA cable to connect the front channel of the AV amplifier's pre-out terminal to the LINE terminal (let's call this LINE1 in this case) that you previously specified in the integrated amplifier's settings.
That's it, it's done!
The connection between the pure audio and AV amplifier is now complete.
What can you do with a DC12V trigger?When you turn on the AV amplifier, the integrated amplifier also turns on. And when you turn off the AV amplifier, the integrated amplifier also turns off.
This is really convenient, isn't it?
Of course, the front speakers can be shared whether you are using an integrated amplifier or an AV amplifier.
When the AV amplifier and the integrated amplifier are turned on, the AV amplifier operates as a preamplifier and the integrated amplifier operates as a power amplifier.
Of course, if you turn off the AV amplifier and only turn on the integrated amplifier, it will function as a pure audio system.
Other
After you have connected the AV amplifier and the integrated amplifier, do not connect anything to the vacant front speaker terminals on the AV amplifier.
By freeing up the terminals on the front speakers, the amplifier for the other speaker terminals has more room to operate, which is expected to improve sound quality.
Summary
In my case, I wanted to enjoy pure audio from the AV amplifier audio, so I was taught various ways to connect them.
At first I thought it would be difficult, but it was actually very easy.
Surprisingly, there was no information online on how to connect a pre-main amplifier and an AV amplifier, so I decided to write this article.
I would be happy if I could help as many people as possible.
Author: TOMO
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