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Thread: System recommendations requested.. |
    
New member Username: Raedeke
Denver,
CO
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 10:42 am: |
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I just blew up my Kenwood receiver and need to come up with a replacement system to run my speakers in my home. I have a HK AVR 125 that runs my surround sound in the living room.
I just bought a Rotel 6 channel amp so that I don't blow up my next receiver, but was wondering if I can run the amp off the HK even though I have the surround system all set up. Can I connect to the Tape out or other line output and run the amp from that?
If not - and I'm assuming not, what would be the recommendations for a relatively inexpensive receiver, knowing that most of my audio playback comes off my computer and iTunes.
Thanks for the assistance. |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 4392
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 04:22 pm: |
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doesn't your HK125 have pre-outs?
You should be able to find an entry-level AVR with pre-outs like the HK240, Marantz 4500, or Pioneer 1015/16 for around $400. |
New member Username: Raedeke
Denver,
CO
USA
Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 05:13 pm: |
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No Pre-outs on the HK125 - or at least that I've found.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking on e-bay for something - might also look at a Pre-Amp tunner... But not sure what I'm getting into.
I'm a real amateur at all this and now have started to wonder how I split and pre-out signal (when I find it) into the three inputs on the back of the Rotel - simple splitter or something a little more sophisticated?
Sounds like I need a basic Hi-Fi Primer or Introduction.
I'm grateful for any help I can get. |
Bronze Member Username: Dan_the_man
London,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 95
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 07:43 pm: |
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i used to have a hk125, good reciever no preouts though, no you cannot use the tape out lol
i used to think the same thing...not sure what you mean about the rotel maybe you can elaborate...? i don't think you can use the 125 as a preamp no matter what. |
New member Username: Raedeke
Denver,
CO
USA
Post Number: 4
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 07:51 pm: |
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Have a rotel 6 channel amp on it's way to power the three sets of speakers in our home.
Had hoped that perhaps the HK would have a pre-out that I could use, but am finding that that won't work. Now I'm looking to find a pre-amp with a tuner or a pre-amp and then a tuner.
Didn't think I'd have to go down this road to get a house of sound, but it beats smoking another receiver.
So it's looking like the HK stays put as the Theatre system and I'll build up a new stereo for the house to play all my music off my computer. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 9308
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 10:58 pm: |
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What is your budget for the pre/pro?
If you can swing it,take a look at the Outlaw Audio 990 or 970. |
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