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
Thank you very much for the kind explanation & advice! Wife will not like this new expense :-)

Is there a way to test an amplifier without having a pre amp processor? I mean if I only have the speakers and the aforementioned vsx-919, can I test to see if the amp is fully working etc. i guess the correct path is getting a processor first and then the amp, right? Thank you again!
Do you have a 3.5mm to RCA cable?

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=3.5mm+to+2...

While the amp is power off, plug it in your cell phone headphone jack and the RCA end to the amp input, turn on the amp, play some music on your phone, make sure you turn the volume to 0 then slowly turn up the volume.
good luck!