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Re: Receivers with pre outs?

According to the manual of my ARC LS-25 there is a "processor/input switch" ... "allowing an external video processor to control the system when used in a surround sound audio/video mode." I assumed all along that this is where the A/V receiver/processor hooks into the stereo sound system. But how do you get the front channels when listening to the A/V system to play through the stereo speakers and main power amps? I am looking at a Yamaha 7.1 receiver with the microphone and automatic set-up. Given my druthers, I would buy Rotel, but, at this stage, I am looking at the type of unit available in big box stores at a discount. The people working there are not very knowledgeable. I was told in one of these stores that the receivers they offer do not have pre-outs (run of the mill Yamaha, Panasonic, H-K and such) so that I would have to go to a hi-fi store to get what I am looking for. I know that one of the hi-fi stores up here in Montreal that I deal with (the ARC dealer in fact) does have the Rotel line and that they are quite good looking units that have received good reviews. Since I just bought the RPTV and I have to get a centre channel speaker and sub, I would like to keep the price of the receiver as low as possible. Any help is appreciated, thanks.


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