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Can I Drive More Speakers With My 2ch Integrated?

I recently bought a Krell S-300i integrated amp. The plan was to use it to drive my main speakers, but I also have two additional pairs. My initial thought was to connect the other 2 pairs to a second amp/receiver which would be connected to the Krell. Problem? The Krell only has a preout, no tape out, so if I did it that way, I wouldn't have independent vol. control, as all speakers would only respond to the Krell's volume control. Any suggestions?
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thaluc

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thaluc OP
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Thanks to both. Mapman, i've used a speaker switch in the past (with my Denon AVR most recently) but I was told not to do that with a Krell. Almarg, I don't think I can set the volume control on the Krell for main zone and then use the vol control on the 2nd amp for the other 2. I think all 3 pairs will be controlled by the Krell --so I wouldn't be able, for example, mute one pair and listen to the other two. Am I right or am I missing smth?
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thaluc OP
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If that workes, it would be fine. I don't have to mute the the speakers controlled by the Krell. My concern was whether I'd have to listen to all 3 pairs at the same level all the time
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