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Setting up 2 power amplifiers to setup at once help?

Hey guys I’m using a pair of Polk rti a7s with a Denon Poa 2800 amplifier and Denon receiver 2801. I just bought another power yamha PC2002M power amplifier which has a little more kick then the denon 2800. But I will be giving the denon 2800 to my dad when he gets back from his trip. I just want to know is it possible to hook up the 2 power amps to my setup at once ? And is it worth will I see a big difference in sound quality and performance ? I’m just curious and want to do a bit of experimenting only if it’s possible? Don’t want to risk blowing anything up. Thanks guys

Tony
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erik_squires
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You may use a receiver as a pre if it has line level outputs.
Under no circumstances should you hook up two amplifiers to the same speaker at the same time except in the rare case of bridging, which you are not doing.

Each amp has an "opinion" of what the voltage should be and will fight for it. That fight can blow up lots and lots of parts at once.

Best,
E
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