H/K 520. Pre-outs volume (1 Viewer)

[Jedd]

I've noticed that when I change the volume on my receiver - it affects the level of the signal running through the preouts. Does it really matter what volume to keep receiver at, in this case?

 

[henning hoffmann]

Pre-outs are supposed to change like that. What are you using them for?

 

[Jedd]

Well, right now my L/R go into separate amp...

 

[RobP]

I've noticed that when I change the volume on my receiver - it affects the level of the signal running through the preouts

Jedd, I've never used preouts with a separate amp before but common sense is telling me this is normal. If say your using separate amps for your mains, and the recievers internal amps for the center & surrounds, what are you going to adjust the main speaker vol separatly? Maybe I'm just not understanding your question.

Rob

 

[Jedd]

Not like I worried too much about it. Just was curious if all other receivers do the same with the preout signal.
Somehow I thought that preout means lowlevel constant signal, which you can change through amp only. :b
If it has more flexebility then that, I really don't mind.

 

[David John]

The pre-amp is supposed to adjust the volume level.

That is one of its functions.

The amplifiers in a receiver are not adjustable as with a separate amp. (gain)

The pre-amp adjusts the signal that goes to the amps.

so if you use the pre-amp outs from your receiver going to any external amp, it will adjust the level going to the amp.

This is the way they all work.

Same with a dedicated pre/pro, it adjusts the level that goes the the separate amp.

 

[Jedd]

David, thanks!

 

[Chuck Kent]

Jedd: To add just one more thing...

As stated by all above, your 520 is doing eaxctly as it should. If you want a pre-amp level output that is not adjustable, look to the tape related outputs, such as VCRs and plain old cassette decks. These outputs are not adjustable and are tied directly to the level of the input signal. (BTW, these outputs will only be as left and right. No 5 channel connections here.)