AUDIO McGuyvers...quick question.

[minus1972]

can I use one reviever as an amp for another? For example, could I hook the outputs from one reciever into the inputs for another to boost the volume? I know this sounds dumb, but I am a poor college student, and buying a thousand watt amp is out of the question. Thanks.

 

[AntaresVI]

i would imagine that the distortion would be terrible, but go for it! lol

 

[Scootin159]

no, you'll get nothing but distortion and maybe burn out one if not both amps.

I guess theortically you could hook them up in parallel and get 2x the power, but you've gotta watch your ohm ratings as well. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here.

 

[3L33T32003]

And exactly how much poorer are you gonna be if you blow up one or two amps and some speakers just because you wanna impress some chicks with your crappy ass stereo?

 

[minus1972]

Originally posted by: Scootin159
no, you'll get nothing but distortion and maybe burn out one if not both amps.

I guess theortically you could hook them up in parallel and get 2x the power, but you've gotta watch your ohm ratings as well. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here.

Thank you. I thought there might be a reason along these lines not to try this. What are my other options. Right now I have a 300 watt Aiwa hooked up to two 220 watt Yahama floors. Should I go for an amp or a new reciever?

Originally posted by: 3L33T32003
And exactly how much poorer are you gonna be if you blow up one or two amps and some speakers just because you wanna impress some chicks with your crappy ass stereo?

Please go crap in someone else's thread.

 

[Scootin159]

Whichever is your weakest link. I'm not sure if those are RMS or Peak values. If your speakers are still clear when the amp is almost at peak volume then replace the amp with one that gives you enough volume at about 80% power (anything over this tends to really loose quality). If your speakers aren't giving you enough sound quality then replace them.

That is if you're not the guy next to me, if that's the case GET A DECENT CHOICE IN MUSIC!.

 

[minus1972]

isn't it possible to get an outside amp instead of a whole new reciever though?

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: minus1972
isn't it possible to get an outside amp instead of a whole new reciever though?

yeah, but unless you're talking about really high end hifi equipment, the only seperate power amps are the ones marketed for recording and live sound applications.

 

[minus1972]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: minus1972
isn't it possible to get an outside amp instead of a whole new reciever though?

yeah, but unless you're talking about really high end hifi equipment, the only seperate power amps are the ones marketed for recording and live sound applications.

well crap then...looks like I'll be saving up for a new reciever since these speakers are pretty new.

 

[EvilYoda]

I don't know what you're all talking about, but you can buy a perfectly fine multi-channel amp for 300 or 400, and you certainly don't NEED a thousand watt amp. If you're really set on amping your system, then just start with your fronts...find a pair of Marantz monoblocks for $125-$150 each, then go from there...

Lots of selections if you absolutely have to go down that path...

 

[Thegonagle]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I don't know what you're all talking about, but you can buy a perfectly fine multi-channel amp for 300 or 400, and you certainly don't NEED a thousand watt amp. If you're really set on amping your system, then just start with your fronts...find a pair of Marantz monoblocks for $125-$150 each, then go from there...

Lots of selections if you absolutely have to go down that path...

You're not seriously suggesting that he hook up his AIWA to a nice $400 multi-channel, are you?

For $300-400, he can get a totally decent home theater receiver that will blow the Aiwa sky-high. For a lot less, he can get a very competent stereo receiver.

Get a new receiver!

 

[EvilYoda]

hehe.......I seem to have missed that post. Yes, I stand corrected, definitely go down the path of a receiver first. 🙂 And you might want to rethink your speaker selection, if you just bought those Yamahas...wattage ratings aren't all that. Maybe they were a gift or something?