Is it Safe/ok to Plug Amplifier into Processor


I recently got some used separates, I have a Outlaw 950 and a adcom gfa 7400. Now unfortunately the Adcom doesnt have remote capabilities, therefore I was thinking of plugging it into the Outlaw. Now my question is if it is safe to plug a power amplifier into the processor to allow for shut off when the Processor is turned off.

David
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Showing 1 response by freemand

I would say stay away from it.

Several years ago I put a carver amp plugged into a yamaha digital surround receiver.

I blew something out in the carver amp and had to get it fixed. Amps usually need more current then the receiver can give.

Heres what you do David. Get a Monster 3500 or better (may be 3500 or 3600 and better) conditioner and plug the amp into that. The 3500 and better monsters have an ac in which allows you to plug a cord from the monster into your reciever ac outlet. So, when your receiver turns on, the monster then turns on, thus turning on your amp cause your amps in the Monster, and I'm not talking its belly!

I did that after I blew the carver amp out. I was always one that does not like to leave my amp on so I understand wanting to turn it off with the system. I am fortunate that my EAD multi has a trigger that my processor turns on.