Amp for active speakers

1. Can you use an amp on active speakers?
2. Do I need an amp for active speakers?
3. Do active speakers need a preamp?

Can you use an amp on active speakers?

“Physically it is possible to connect an amp to active speakers but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT recommended as potentially you will ruin your powered speaker and possibly your amp”, the golden rule is Power + Power = Disaster. Always remember passive speakers require a power amp and active speakers do not.

Do I need an amp for active speakers?

Powered speakers don't need an amplifier. ... In a pair of active speakers, each speaker has its own amplification. A pair of active speakers include not only one amplifier each, but one amplifier for each driver each. So a pair of 2-way active speakers will have no less than four amplifiers built-in.

Do active speakers need a preamp?

Most powered speakers still require a separate phono pre-amp. In any case, internal amplification and the built-in phono pre-amp eliminate the need for two separate components – a receiver and discrete phono pre-amp. Put a record on and enjoy!