Chad, you are very un-clear about your connections. Let's see if we can get you sorted. As Kal posted, here is how to connect:
1) Run RCA cables from the L/C/R pre-outs of your receiver into the Emotiva amp.
2) Connect the L/C/R speakers, using speaker cables (duh!), to the Emotiva's speaker jacks.
You have now completed the circuit from the receiver to the amp and then onto the speakers. Is this clear enough for you?
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1) Run RCA cables from the L/C/R pre-outs of your receiver into the Emotiva amp.
2) Connect the L/C/R speakers, using speaker cables (duh!), to the Emotiva's speaker jacks.
You have now completed the circuit from the receiver to the amp and then onto the speakers. Is this clear enough for you?
-RW-