A pre-out allows you to connect an external power amplifier instead of using the amp that's built into the receiver. It allows a signal to pass through the receiver without amplification, and to instead be amplified by another power source.
- Is Pre-out the same as line level?
- What does pre-out mean on receiver?
- How do you use a preamp on an integrated amp?
- What is pre-out Main in?
Is Pre-out the same as line level?
Line out is *normally* a fixed voltage signal unaffected by the volume control. Pre-out is normally a variable signal since it is intended to be connected to a power amp, in this case adjusting the volume control adjusts the output signal level as a power amp is traditionally fixed gain.
What does pre-out mean on receiver?
A pre-out on a receiver means that you can connect your active speakers via the port for better sound output.
How do you use a preamp on an integrated amp?
Ways to Connect a Preamp with an Integrated Amp
- Use Main Input. The best way to connect a preamp is to use the Main Input on the integrated amp. ...
- Use Aux Input. If your integrated amp's built-in preamp is passive, you can simply plug in your external preamp's output into the integrated amp's Aux Input.
What is pre-out Main in?
The pre-out on the NAD receiver is for connecting an external amp. The main-in is for conecting an external source that has its own volume control. Like, some CD players have a volume control.