ashack
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I have the Audioengine A5+ Powered speakers and have been using them for these devices:
1. Laptop / Mobile Phone
2. Vinyl Record Player
3. Traktor DJ Controller
4. Audio Out from TV
Since the Audioengine A5+ only has 2 inputs (RCA and Aux) I've basically been manually switching the cables every time I need to use one of the devices mentioned above. In addition, I'd like to add Bluetooth to this setup and so if I want to do that I'll have a 5th device to switch between!
So basically it's gotten to the point where I think it's worth buying an A/V receiver where I can just hook all these things up and be able to switch between them using a remote. Unfortunately I kind of rushed into buying the Yamaha v477 A/V receiver, which does not have any pre-amp outputs (see image). I had initially thought the AV output would work for this, but it doesn't (i.e. I get no volume control and the bass signal is not being sent either).
At this point I have a two options with this receiver:
What do you think of those options? I'm wondering if I should just return the receiver and buy a receiver with pre-amp outputs (I've also heard of Zone 2, is that same as a pre-amp?).
I feel like an idiot for rushing and buying this Amp, so I'm trying to do more research and get other people's advice before I make another stupid decision.
Appreciate your help!
1. Laptop / Mobile Phone
2. Vinyl Record Player
3. Traktor DJ Controller
4. Audio Out from TV
Since the Audioengine A5+ only has 2 inputs (RCA and Aux) I've basically been manually switching the cables every time I need to use one of the devices mentioned above. In addition, I'd like to add Bluetooth to this setup and so if I want to do that I'll have a 5th device to switch between!
So basically it's gotten to the point where I think it's worth buying an A/V receiver where I can just hook all these things up and be able to switch between them using a remote. Unfortunately I kind of rushed into buying the Yamaha v477 A/V receiver, which does not have any pre-amp outputs (see image). I had initially thought the AV output would work for this, but it doesn't (i.e. I get no volume control and the bass signal is not being sent either).
At this point I have a two options with this receiver:
- Use the headphone output from the Receiver to connect to my Audioengine A5+ speakers, which seems kinda silly (or is it?).
- Purchase a line level converter and connect my powered speakers that way.
What do you think of those options? I'm wondering if I should just return the receiver and buy a receiver with pre-amp outputs (I've also heard of Zone 2, is that same as a pre-amp?).
I feel like an idiot for rushing and buying this Amp, so I'm trying to do more research and get other people's advice before I make another stupid decision.
Appreciate your help!