Rcver sub output avail: both LFE + 2 Ch stereo?

My sony sacd player has two channel+sub output, it is analog output.

I'm looking for feedback about receiver sub outputs. I want the following setup, and have received conflicting info regarding feasibility: connect one receiver's sub output to one powered sub and have get both home theatre low frequency effects AND two channel music listening without cable swapping.

Thanks!

I believe most reasonably priced recievers should have three modes for setting up a subwoofer.

On my Yamaha I have a setting called LFE/BASS OUT. The 3 selections are 1.Subwoofer 2.Mains 3.Both. Using the "Both" setting, my subwoofer is active for 2ch. listening.

Since I run my mains full range "large" I have to use my subwoofers high pass crossover to eliminate any base frequency overlap. In my situation a setting of 40hz works.

If you set your mains to "small" then your reciever will send everything below its internal crossover setting to the subwoofer. A better reciever will allow you to adjust this crossover setting in more refined increments over a lower frequency range. Though I do not know just how feature rich most new recievers are in this area.

Im sure you can find a reciever within your budget with such a feature. Your dealers should be able to show you this feature.

Vedric

Thanks, Vedric. What Yamaha model do you have?