Going to separates "upgrade backwards" (1 Viewer)

[Shane Yates]

I know that many people add amps to their existing receivers pre/outs as an avenue to upgrading or going to separates. But has anyone done this backwards and added a good preamp to their existing receivers pre/ins and used the multichannel amps in their receivers to power their speaker ensemble. Thoughts???

 

[Guy Usher]

Not many newer recievers allow this, aas long as you havve Pre-Ins could be possible with analog inputs or an upgradable reciever, used ammps are cheap

 

[Craig_Kg]

Receiver amps are usually their weakest point. I suppose if you had an older flagship receiver and wanted to support some new format, then you might do this. I tend to think this is another arguement against flagship receivers.

 

[JaleelK]

Receiver amps are usually their weakest point. I suppose if you had an older flagship receiver and wanted to support some new format, then you might do this. I tend to think this is another arguement against flagship receivers.

Just purchase a receiver with good amps(enough that fit your needs)and then it won't be a weak point.

 

[Craig_Kg]

But format obsolescence will still rear its ugly head.

 

[JaleelK]

But format obsolescence will still rear its ugly head.

Yes, but that's true for separates as well. I think if one is on budget(that's always true for me) an upgradable receiver is the way to. Should I ever move into an extremely large room with really low impendance speakers, I might add a separate amp to my receiver. Also, all new formats doesn't necessarily makes your equipment obsolete.

 

[Craig_Kg]

Well decent amps don't date very quickly. Unfortunately, not many "upgradable" receivers are affordable or have had upgrades released :frowning:.