You will need five channels plus an amplified subwoofer for 5.1 (DD or DTS). If the 995 has separate pre and amp outs for each channel, you could use a 3 channel amp and use the Yammie for the rears, but the wiring gets pretty hairy with some much hardware and your interconnect costs go up, too. I would think a 5 channel amp is the best way to go, unless you have some amplification sitting around.
how many channels?
I'm just starting to look at upgrading from a pretty good receiver to seperates. Since I have other expensive hobbies besides audio and video, I plan this use the same componets for music and home theater.
I have a Yamaha RXV-995 receiver I plan to use as a pre-amp. I've been looking at Parasound 5 channel and 3 channel amps.
The question is how many channels should I look for? Is 5 channels needed or should I look for a higher quality 3 channel?
I have a Yamaha RXV-995 receiver I plan to use as a pre-amp. I've been looking at Parasound 5 channel and 3 channel amps.
The question is how many channels should I look for? Is 5 channels needed or should I look for a higher quality 3 channel?