How does your receiver turn on remote amps? (1 Viewer)

[Larry Boyd]

I am receiving a new Sony DA3ES receiver from JandR. In the future I want to use an old Proton D540 in bridged mode to drive an SVS subwoofer. I want this external amp to turn on when I power up my receiver. I need a surge protector so I thought I would plan for the future. I've look around and the cheapest thing I can find with remote power switching or delayed turn for amps is the Monster Cable HTS2500 which is close to $200. What are the other options?

 

[Joseph_Mikhail]

My amp has two choices. It has a music sense that will detect an audio signal which will cause it to come out of stand-by mode. The other is a 30-volt remote trigger from the receiver. Some receivers don't offer this option.

 

[GordonL]

Goto www.sears.com and search for "autoswitch".
It's an outlet strip that senses when power is applied to the main outlet and turns on two other outlets. Only $20. Useful for amps that don't have 12volt triggers.

 

[EarleD]

The Sears autoswitch works great and its only $20.

Earle

 

[Larry Boyd]

Thanks guys! You saved me a bundle. Now Maybe I'll pick up those Outlaw interconnects I've been eyeing.