I think Emotiva may be right. The analog line inputs probably utilize the Pioneer's volume control and I didn't see any other Main In inputs that would bypass the volume control. The bottom line is you can still try it and compare it to the results with the UPA-700. I'd be very surprised if you don't hear an improvement with the Emotiva amp and it's just a better hookup situation, so if it were me I'd look to sell the Pioneer to offset some of the cost unless you really don't hear any improvement. Best of luck.
New power amp or use Pioneer SC-25 as power amp
Just purchased the Sherbourn PT-7030 HT pre-amp. Emotiva says I will have trouble using my Pioneer SC-25 reciever as a power amp, due to the volume control circuits in both units (unwanted noise). I'm wondering if there is a way around this (can the Pioneer volume control circuit be disabled) or do I really need to use a power amp. I did purchase a UPA-700 amp from Emotiva also, just figured I'd return it if the Pioneer worked fine. Pioneer rated at 140 watts 2 channels driven, the Emotiva rated at 80 watts all 7 channels driven. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Ron Greenlee
Thanks Ron Greenlee
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