What you need is an integrated amp with features that would allow for individual volume adjustments for each source input and/or a feature that allows the volume control to be defeated. Thus, when you are listening to two channel, you are using the volume control on your integrated amp, and, when you are using the Celius as home theater fronts, the integrated would serve merely as a poweramp. I only know of the Meridian integrated amp to have individual gain setting for each source input. I am sure there are others.
Integrated amp plus receiver?
I hope this doesn't sound too confusing. I confuse myself just trying to figure out the proper way to ask this question. I would like a dedicated stereo rig plus home theater. The best of both worlds!
I'm looking for some recommendations for an integrated amp for auditioning. I just purchased a pair of Triangle Celius speakers and also have a Rotel RSX-1055 on order. I want to hook up the integrated to the Rotel's front L/R to use for home theater 7.1, converting the Rotel's front L/R to the rear surrounds. But I am also hoping to use the extra analog stereo outs from my DVD player to the integrated amp, in order to bypass the Rotel for two channel. My question is, are their any integrated amps that can be set up as an amp only so that it can be controlled by the Rotel's volume control, and then be easily switched back to the integrated amp for stereo? I know if I don't go with a Rotel amp the center channel won't mesh with the fronts as well but for home theater close is good enough. Just not too different.
Stereo is my top priority.
Thanks!
I'm looking for some recommendations for an integrated amp for auditioning. I just purchased a pair of Triangle Celius speakers and also have a Rotel RSX-1055 on order. I want to hook up the integrated to the Rotel's front L/R to use for home theater 7.1, converting the Rotel's front L/R to the rear surrounds. But I am also hoping to use the extra analog stereo outs from my DVD player to the integrated amp, in order to bypass the Rotel for two channel. My question is, are their any integrated amps that can be set up as an amp only so that it can be controlled by the Rotel's volume control, and then be easily switched back to the integrated amp for stereo? I know if I don't go with a Rotel amp the center channel won't mesh with the fronts as well but for home theater close is good enough. Just not too different.
Stereo is my top priority.
Thanks!