I'm not real sure if the integrateds out now have a variable output or not. It would make sense to me that it would be controlable with the volume pot of the integrated. I was thinking of using the integrated as the pre amp. Then use the integrated as the first power amp and add a second power amp. Another way to go would be split the source signal and run that to two inegrateds. That way, you'll have the same sound all around. That and you'll be able to control each speaker separately. That's the route I would most likely go if I were in your position.
Four Speakers one Amp - Help with this dilemna
I Bought a counterpoint 220 Amp and a counterpoint 3.1 pre-amp many many years ago... I have been auditioning speakers for awhile now and really love the musicality of the Sonus Faber Cremonas - both the floor standing and the auditors. I am considering all four. I have had some problems with the counterpoint, and am possible looking to replace this also. I very much have a budget and am trying to be somewhat of a good consumer. Is there a way I can use one preamp with two amps and control each pair seperately? I am thinking in many directions. Perhaps I will want to incorporate video at some point. Right now I want the floor standers in the living room and the auditors in the dining room. I have thought about the krell integrated. I know I can plug in a processor later for surround sound, and now I could use a pre-amp/power amp combination (perhaps my counterpoint stuff) attached to the krell to have seperate volume controls for both sets if I choose to play both sets at the same time. Could I do this with one pre-amp and two amps? Also my distance from the stereo cabinet to the speakers is going to be probitive. One of my speakers will be at least 40 ft away. How is this going to affect the sound. Seems like it would have problems being in phase and coherent after such a long stretch.. Anyway comments? Suggestions? Thank-you
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