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Amp compatibility

Hi,

i am new to this so aplogies in advance. I am trying to get an anthem mca 5 amp to power some paradigm signatures s2. I currently have a pioneer vsx-919ah-k receiver and can’t figure out if i have pre outs for the speakers. I know i have a pre out for the sub, but i am not sure if i can pair the new amp with this receiver or i will have to get a new reciever or preamp. Thank you very much!
tencijup

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audiobasic2006
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You're welcome. I hear ya!  ;o)
audiobasic2006
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Good Afternoon, tencijup:

   From pictures on the web, it doesn't look like your Pioneer receiver has pre-outs to connect to the Anthem MCA5 5-channel power amp. (Most receivers don't.)  It may be possible to use the 'Zone 2' out or the DVR Out or CD-R Out into a separate (basic?) preamp with one (or more) inputs and 1-2 outputs having a volume control and then the output of this separate preamp into the Anthem but you would need to check the manual as to whether this is doable. (Maybe one of these outputs can function like the tape out from older preamp, integrated amps, or receivers.) Please do not plug/connect any one of these outputs from you receiver into the Anthem as the signal level/strength may well be higher than the Anthem can handle and in process blow your speakers. Other option is as you mentioned - new receiver with preamp outs or a preamp to connect into the Anthem.

Sincerely,
audiobasic2006.
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