Lthkeeper & Rwwear you sound like you or on the right track using the "digital out" on the cdp. If I go out dig.out to the HK "dig. in", the HK surround processor will do it's thing. However, If I also have the Regular Balanced outs going to the pre-amp, I would now be sending a digital signal to the surround processor and an analog signal to the pre-amp which is running the front main speakers. The real problem then is this: Can I also leave the cable hooked up going from the HK "pre-out,fronts" going in the the "surround in" on the pre-amp, which is used when only in HT mode, without causing a dangerous feedback loop? I am assuming that would work as long as the pre-amp is not switched to "surround" mode when playing the cd.?
Safely combining 2ch. and HT.
I have a Classe cp50 pre-amp, Classe CA 300 amp, Classe .5cdp for stereo and a Harmon kardon surround processor for HT. I have it set up so that I run out the HK "front, pre-outs" to my pre-amp "surround in". That enables me to use my BW N804's for the front speakers while in HT mode. I would also like to run the CD signal out the pre-amp and in to the HK to occassionaly use the surround processor to add a larger sound stage (allowing me to also use my BW 602 rears). However, I don't see how to do that without creating a "feed-back loop" that might damage the equipment, unless I get used to plugging and unplugging wires. Can this be done? If so, anybody got a tip how to set this up properly?
thanks,
joe
thanks,
joe