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psudo Center channel from stereo

I remember way back something about making a "psudo" center channel from stereo by connecting the center speaker to the L+ and R- on the amp. I am not sure if that is correct and don't want to damage my old Nakamichi amp. Object here is to use the center speaker on "B" and only when watching movies. Don't have a surround system.
Thanks for info from those who remember these things.
Brooks
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bizango1
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There was the "Hafler Hookup" from a long time ago that provided a pseudo quadraphonic sound with two extra speakers and a jumper setup between the main speakers. Could that be what you're thinking of? You can Google or Wiki it.
hifihvn
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They had resistors in the one I had. It was to help to keep your amp from having to low a resistance on it. [http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/899/decoder.htm]
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kr4
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The Hafler circuit gives you a difference signal (intended for pseudo-surround) and you want a summed signal for a center.

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