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What is Pre-Out and Main in?

What is Pre-Out and Main in?

The pre-out on the NAD receiver is for connecting an external amp. The main-in is for conecting an external source that has its own volume control.

What is pre-out on AVR?

A pre-out allows you to connect an external power amplifier instead of using the amp that’s built into the receiver. It allows a signal to pass through the receiver without amplification, and to instead be amplified by another power source.

What is the difference between line out and pre-out?

Line out is *normally* a fixed voltage signal unaffected by the volume control. Pre-out is normally a variable signal since it is intended to be connected to a power amp, in this case adjusting the volume control adjusts the output signal level as a power amp is traditionally fixed gain.

What does pre-out mean?

A pre-out is used to connect an external amplifier to an A/V receiver. The speakers are then connected directly to the external amplifier instead of the receiver. This means that connecting an external power amp to your receiver’s pre-out port will allow a signal to pass through the receiver without being amplified.

Can I use my AV receiver as a preamp?

A preamp boosts the signal from a record player or other non-amplified component to a level that can be processed on an AV receiver and heard on the speakers. An old stereo receiver can be used as a preamp with standard stereo cables and two tape-deck connections.

Can I use pre-outs and speaker terminals at the same time?

Yes, you can use the pre-outs for your front three speakers using a separate amp, and use the built in amps for your surround speakers.

Is line out the same as audio out?

Alternatively referred to as audio out and sound out, the line out jack is found on computer sound cards. It allows external speakers, headphones, or other output devices to connect to the computer, transferring computer generated audio to the devices so that it can be heard.

Can you split preamp outputs?

Normally you can split the preamp output into two or three without problems – you kan even by cables that do it !

What is a pre-OUT used for?

Pre-outs are used to connect an external amplifier to your receiver so they can power speakers in your Home Theater system. This is convenient if you have an extra amplifier you’d like to use or if any of your speakers require more power than your receiver alone can provide.

What does a pre out do on an A / V receiver?

One feature some receivers have–a Pre-Out–can be especially confusing. If you’re looking into buying an A/V receiver, you may be wondering what a pre-out is and how to use it. A pre-out allows you to connect an external power amplifier instead of using the amp that’s built into the receiver.

How are pre-outs and pre-ins in an AVR?

With the modern AVR’s that have internally connected pre-amp and power amp components, when you connect to a external power amp via pre-outs, is the AVR’s internal amp still assisting, since the signal is still passing through it? If so, how does the system control how much power is drawn from the external amp vs the internal one?

Which is the best receiver with the best preouts?

Ive heard that yamaha has the worst pre out voltage.Im looking at a Yamaha 2080 to use with an Outlaw 5000 5 channel amp but if Yamaha has poor pre out voltage I will switch to a Denon 3600. If Yamaha pre outs cant power an amplifier what’s the point? Click to expand… Matt I read the a2080 is excellent and has zone 2 and 3 preouts.

Can a preamp be connected to an AV receiver?

Previously, we looked at how to connect a preamp to an AV receiver. Using the pre-outs on your receiver is a similarly simple process. First, identify if your speakers will be using the receiver’s amp or an external amp. For the speakers with an external amplifier, locate the corresponding pre-out connection on the receiver.