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In Reply to: HT/2 channel Can they coexist? posted by scorwin150@earthlink.net on January 10, 2001 at 10:27:19:
I think the key to getting better 2 Channel is NOT running the 2 channel stereo source through the HT processor. By this I mean the 2 channel source device (CD, TT, whatever) is hooked to a dedicated stereo pre-amp. The HT processor's L&R analog outputs simply become a selectable input source on the stereo pre-amp.Yes, this means the stereo pre-amp is always on for both HT and 2 channel listening, but for 2 channel only the HT processor can be powered down.
In my case, I need to change the volume control position on the stereo pre-amp when switching inputs between HT and 2 channel. The stereo pre-amp's volume is typically 9-10am for 2 channel. For HT I have calibrated to a 12 o'clock volume postion on the stereo pre-amp.
Just some of my experiences over the last 5 years.
bstan
Follow Ups:
I'm running the pre-outs from my Yamaha to my Integra Pre-amp into the video inputs. For 2 channel mode I'm running a straight cd-pre-amp to speakers! MUCH better! For H/T I switch my preamp to video and run the volume to 12 O Clock and use the Yamaha as a H/T receiver to drive the center and rears plus sub while my Integra amp does the front 2 speakers. With the help of the inmates here(Thanks) as to how to wire it I have the best of both worlds CONSIDERING my money and room constraints, ie, can't do 2 seperate rooms. You might be surprised at the improvement, I was, is Yamaha that bad for 2 channel?
Jim P.
your already processed HT signal is again being processed by the 2 channel preamps volume control? To me that seems to step on the HT side of things.Few 2 channel preamps really work with Home theater without the 2 channel preamp processing the HT signal. The only one I could come up with was Adcom's GFP-750 which has a TRUE HT processer loop with unity gain. This means the GFP-750 ($1399 yikes)does NOTHING with the HT signal, just passes it thru. Thats the pure way of doing both but it is very expensive. Any other 2 channel preamps work like the GFP-750?
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