Anyone using a receiver as an amp?

[june]

Hello,

I'm getting ready to use my Yamaha RXV-3000 as an amp with a Rotel RSP-976 for surround / music processing. A amp will be purchased after saving $$$ but this is the way I'll do it for now.

Anyone else using a receiver as a amp????

[Glen B]

I do the opposite, using the receiver as a preamp/surround processor but I see no reason why you can't use your Yamaha receiver as an amp for the time being.

[Race Car Driver]

Yup, at first it was the power for my center and rears, as i piece together everything, its now just powering my rears.

[John Holmes]

Yup, I've done it as well. No problem to fill the need until you save enough for the amp you want.

[Burke Strickland]

For several years after adding a pre/pro to my system, for surround and center channels I used the amp section of the Yamaha DSP-A3090 which the pre/pro had displaced. It worked just fine with a set of 8 ohm speakers but when I upgraded to some fairly inefficient 4 ohm speakers, I found it didn't quite have the needed power to handle them with any kind of volume (didn't matter so much with the surrounds, but it was really noticeable with the center). Luckily, I was in a position shortly thereafter to upgrade to a standalone three channel power amp in its place. But it had served well in the meantime.

Burke

[Pookie007]

I did the same thing when I built my first pre/pro system.

[june]

Thanks All,

I've been debating about upgrading to separates in the bedrooom for any months. I got a good deal on a Rotel processor. I'll use my Yamaha for the amp for now. Now I know what I want for Christmas.

[Azeke]

June,

Indeed, once you go separates you'll never go back. Be mineful of your amp choices and how they integrate with your system, find what is appealing to your ear.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[june]

Rotel only, I promise. But for now, Rotel & Yamaha.