Receiver Amplifier (1 Viewer)

Zac_p · May 6, 2003

ok here w3 go

difference between an AMPLIFIER AND A RECEIVER.

Are the same thing?? why they sell separate amplifiers?? what they do??

or am i on a mistake and the most symple HT is composed of

Receiver + amplifier + speakers

or am i on a mistake over another mistake and the amplifier is a NOT NECESSARY ACCESORY

or am i on lotta mistakes and the receiver does basic amplification and a separate amplifier is for getting an upper watts rate.

....btw am a noob on this stuff

Ted Lee · May 6, 2003

hi zac -

be sure to read the beginner's primer - lots of great info about this stuff.

to answer your question, check this article from the primer written by cees.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...282#post512282

Zac_p · May 6, 2003

actually i had read this article yesterday but it does not clarify my question.

because as i said i dunno what the purpose of an amplifier if the receiver does amplify

and i wanna anybody to confirm that... A BASIC HT IS COMPOSED OF RECEIVER + SPEAKERS???? AMPLIFIER IS OPTIONAL????

RobWil · May 6, 2003

A receiver does has amplifiers, so really all you need for HT is an audio/video receiver and speakers.
Some people add separate amplifiers and connect them to a receiver to use instead of the amplifiers in the receiver because separate amplifiers are usually much better and sound better. If you are a beginner I would suggest that you just get a receiver and don't worry about separate amplifiers.

ChrisTheg · May 6, 2003

Receiver is comprised of an Amplifier, Tuner, and Digital Processors.

Amplifier is comprised of just an amplifier.

Receivers are made for people who are looking for everything all in one rather then getting the tuner, amp and processors all seperate.
When you buy them all seperatley they are called SEPERATES. This means the they are all self contained things rather then all in one box. Having a receiver and an amplifier is silly. Honestly, if you have to ask this question then you should be going with a Receiver.

RobWil · May 6, 2003

Having a receiver and an amplifier is silly.

Hey!....Are YOU talkin' to ME?!?

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Ted Lee · May 7, 2003

Having a receiver and an amplifier is silly.

not necessarily. an outboard amp will (generally speaking) provide more "oomph" than an internal amp.

it's a nice way to upgrade without having to break the bank.

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Mike_J_D · May 7, 2003

Hey Chris,

Maybe you don't need the difference explained to you. I guess you were born omnipotent. However most of us are not that lucky. I think Rob answered the question rather nicely and accuratly. I don't think there was a need to put your two cents in if they weren't going to further the explanation Rob gave. And I have a power amp and reciever combo(I use to have the matching processor but sold it). And I don't know if I will buy another one. For some it is cheaper to just add a amp. Mike D

Cees Alons · May 7, 2003

After you logically replaced all internal amplifiers that are integrated in the receiver with separate amplifiers, you could replace the receiver by a decoder, which does the audio-decoding of DPL, DD, and/or DTS for you.

Your receiver will still have to be your radio tuner then, though. And if it also did the switching of different video sources, you'll need to do that differently. Most people don't think that that is a big loss.

Cees

RobWil · May 7, 2003

When you buy them all seperatley they are called SEPERATES.

Actually Chris, they are called SEPARATES!

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Wayne A. Pflughaupt · May 7, 2003

Maybe you don't need the difference explained to you. I guess you were born omnipotent.

Actually, Mike, the word you want is “omniscient.”

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

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Ted Lee · May 7, 2003

good thing he didn't use the "other word" often confused with omnipotent.

RobWil · May 7, 2003

This forum certainly appeals to my 'omnivorous' character.

Ted Lee · May 7, 2003

thank goodness we're all "salient" human beings!

RobWil · May 7, 2003

Hey!...speak for yourself. Personally I prefer a low salt diet

No...seriously though....I happen to be a white guy so I really don't jump all that well :frowning:

Ted Lee · May 7, 2003

Mike_J_D · May 8, 2003

My bad, thanks for the correction Wayne. I thought 'omnipotent' was all knowing. Whoops. HAHAHAHAHAHA but at least you guys understood what I was trying to say. And your welcome Rob, just speakin truthfully. Mike D

Zac_p · May 9, 2003

well just

thx

:p)

now im gonna make a search

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