difficult queston regarding Yamaha H/T receiver and seperate pre amp +amp.

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OK, this sounds a little strange to be sure but here goes. I have a Yamaha RXV2095 and added an Integra dual mono amp to it. Sounds great over the Yamaha for 2 channel. Here's the problem, I was cleaning the connections and decided to listen to my cd player through a dedicated Pre amp, Onkyo P-401 Integra, feeding the 2 channel amp and the sound was MUCH better,ie warm with plenty of bass even with no sub than using the Yamaha which sounds lean and bright to me. Is there a SAFE way to add in the Onkyo Preamp with the receiver to feed the amp? How would I wire it? I know less is supposed to be better from the component standpoint but it sounded so much better. My thinking on this is it may damage parts if I go from the Yamaha receiver pre outs to the Onkyo Preamp(2 preamps can't be good) to the 2 channel amp. Then how do I balance the set up DD 5.1 and back to plain ol stereo. Which volume do I use and is this a recipe for disaster. Can I use the tape loop? I would run 2 separate systems if I had room but I'm in an apt. so I'm stuck. I use the Yamaha to run my H/T and it powers the rear and center speakers while the Onkyo amp runs the front mains. H/T and 2 channel are a PAIN to integrate properly. Sorry about the length of the post but I wanted to be clear as possible.
JIm P.

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Topic - difficult queston regarding Yamaha H/T receiver and seperate pre amp +amp. - Jim P. 01:25:39 01/05/01 (4)

Re: difficult queston regarding Yamaha H/T receiver and seperate pre amp +amp. - Michael 12:54:47 01/05/01 (3)

Thanks Audio Fan! Now I can enjoy both worlds. nt - Jim P. 15:50:26 01/05/01 (0)

Hey Rod M, this question needs to be in FAQ. - Audio Fan 15:41:10 01/05/01 (1)

Re: Hey Rod M, this question needs to be in FAQ. - Jim P. 15:48:51 01/05/01 (0)

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