Add amp to Onkyo 605?

[NewHTguy]

Please forgive my novice question, but can I add an amplifier to an Onkyo 605? There do not seem to be any preouts on the back.

[cfrizz]

No you cannot.

[ryanjoachim]

True, you can't. But look at the bright side!

You got a great receiver for cheap, which means when you NEED more power or a new amp you won't be replacing a $1000 piece of equiptment.

[jayman_1975]

are there not any high voltage input home theatre amps? I know there are some car audio amps out there that you don't have to have pre-outs to use.

[NewHTguy]

Thanks for your comments. I just took the plunge and ordered a pair of Rti 10's. Will it help to bi-wire them? Or, should I start saving now for a better receiver?

[Face]

are there not any high voltage input home theatre amps? I know there are some car audio amps out there that you don't have to have pre-outs to use.

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[Rike255]

Thanks for your comments. I just took the plunge and ordered a pair of Rti 10's. Will it help to bi-wire them? Or, should I start saving now for a better receiver?

Probably won't help. Hook them up to your receiver and listen to what you think.
Most people suggest more power for big speakers like the Rti10's. I haven't heard them from an 605 personally but I know they do require quite a bit of power.

[Danny Tse]

are there not any high voltage input home theatre amps? I know there are some car audio amps out there that you don't have to have pre-outs to use.

Or you could use something like the Carver Z5 coupler.

[ryanjoachim]

you can still bi-AMP the RTi10's by using 2 sets of wire. One set into the FRONT ports on the receiver, and 1 into the unused surround SIDE ports.

You get MUCH BETTER sound that way

[NewHTguy]

you can still bi-AMP the RTi10's by using 2 sets of wire. One set into the FRONT ports on the receiver, and 1 into the unused surround SIDE ports.

You get MUCH BETTER sound that way

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely give bi-wiring a try before I consider upgrading my receiver. Will bi-wiring effectively give the front speakers more power?

[cfrizz]

Maybe. But you have to realize that you are simply trying to ask for more power from the same amp that is already over stressed as it is.

I suggest you watch the volume, you might risk having it go into protect mode & shutting down.

[tonyb]

Can't wait for the next post........
"Why do I hear a crackling sound from my speakers?"

[cfrizz]

Tony, ROTFLMAO!!!

[Face]

If you do attempt to bi-wire, please remember to remove the binding post jumpers.

[NewHTguy]

Thanks for the advice. Received the Rti10s today. Decided to let them break in a little before bi-wiring them. While I believe that an amp would improve them, my initial impression is that I can be content without an amp, at least for a while. Of course I said that when I bought my r50's...