3 channel amps

I assume 3 channel amps are for running a center channel? Is the 3rd channel a combination of left and right? Looking at a used Classe CA-3200

jbuhl04-29-2025 12:57am

jbuhl OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,033 posts 04-29-2025 at 01:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ok I have a nice B&W HTM2 Center in my AV rig that is sinfully under utilized. I am toying with the idea of moving that into my 2 channel system with this 3 channel Classe. What frequency is transmitted to the 3rd channel? In my 2 channel set is just a Rogue RP-1. I would just be listening to stereo recordings. Maybe a center for 2 channel rig doesn’t make sense? I realize when I do that I no longer have 2 channel. Apologies for my poor understanding. Update: I just looked on the back panel of the Classe. It appears I would need a AV type pre section for the 3rd channel? Or If I come off the line2 of my Rogue then I would have to choose either the left or right channel ?
jbuhl OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,033 posts 04-29-2025 at 02:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah after looking at it makes sense; ain't really gonna work.
jbuhl OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,033 posts 04-29-2025 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah I turn the center on/off depending if I am listening to music or watching a movie on my AV rig. Just gotten to where I don't watch the tele much anymore. So may send that gear down the road.