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7 channel vs. 5 channel plus 2 channel combination

I'm trying to set up a 5.1 system in zone one, and a 2 channel system in zone two. I have a pre/pro with separate zone capabilities. (Onkyo PR-SC 885). I'd like to power both zones on a 7 channel power amp if possible. I'm concerned however that when switching from zone 1 to zone 2 or vise versa, the power amp will already be powered up from the previous zone. Feeding a line level "turn on" transient signal from the preamp into a powered up power amp may cause popping and possible speaker damage etc. Can I use a 7 channel amp for two separate zones or should I stick with separate 5 channel and 2 channel power amps.

Thanks for your response.

William
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elevick
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Usually, zone 2 is on all of the time. It's a serious waste to have all 7 channels on all of the time.
Another problem is too many times you turn off the theater and turn off zone 2 also.
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