amp connection

[tbcyberzom]

Hello to all i a have a question...i have a yamaha reciever and there is amp connection on the back..can i connect any kind of amp..i have this Onkyo integra M-504 that i would like to try..any advice...before doing so? actually here is what i am trying to do..i have a onkyo amp m-504 an preamp p304..and i have a yamaha reciever rxv 596 i would like to use my amp and preamp connected to the reciever? how would i do that...


Thanks

[Mr Peabody]

If your Yamaha has preamp output, connect that to the M504 input. The M504 is a dual mono design with about 155 wpc, nice amp.

[tbcyberzom]

Thanks....i will try it when i got home today...i like the sound of the 504 and p304 together
my uncle just give it to me ..he never use it in 3 years or so.

[Mr Peabody]

I suspect the 504 will not sound as good with the Yamaha as it does with the P3. Are you using the Yamaha for home theater?

[tbcyberzom]

I got home last night and connect my amp to preamp of my yamaha rxv-659 and it work..but i like the amp and the p 304 preamp together because for me its sounds more stroger. yeah i am using my yamaha for my home theater 7.1 and i also connect my computer to my reciever to play my mp3s and i heard a humming noise as soon as i turn the reciever on and the computer i unplug the power cord of the computer and still have a humming noise even its running on battery i grounded the chassis of my reciever to the screw of my laptop and humming noise reduce to about 80 %...any suggestion what kind of speakers for stereo that i can match my onkyo m504 amp and p304 preamp.



thanks
TERRY

[Mr Peabody]

You could almost use whatever speaker you wish. What is your budget and do you want floor or bookshelf, type of music?

I like Dynaudio but their entry bookshelf is around $700.00. Paradigm starts at a lower price point and is good value.

[tbcyberzom]

Thanks Mr peabody...i finally connected the amp the way i plan it to be...my reciever on my 7.1 sorrounds using the fiber optic cable and connect the audio source using regular cable for my 504 AND 304 i coonected it to dvd out or chance it to other like cd . for sterea listening.

[Mr Peabody]

I'm not sure what your question is. You can use any input on your Integra for stereo listening except "phono" that would be strictly for a turntable. If you are wondering which source for CD playback, DVD or CD, you'd have to try each to see which sounds the best to you.