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Center Channel on an Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Background: I have an integrated 2 channel amp for stereo listening. I added a sub to it with a direct connection to the terminals on the back of the amp (2.1 setup right now). 
I also want to have a Center Channel that I can connect and disconnect when I want (so I can listen to the 2 channel for music and have the center channel connected for movies). I have a really good amp, so I would love to be able to use that amp to power the speakers when watching movies (and power the center channel too if possible!). 

Question: What is the best way for me to get this done? 
For me to have a 3.1 setup - a 2 channel integrated amp with 2 speakers, a sub, and a center channel WITH connectivity options so I can disconnect the center channel whenever I want. 


Thank you all for your help,
Shawn 
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kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Why would you do that,a good 2 channel setup will center the image of movies or tv just fine.
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shawnpmathew OP
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@kdude66 - It does sound great! But I recently heard a 5.1 setup with an amazing center channel and it blew me away. A center channel makes a huge difference, and if this is possible to do I think it would be good to investigate it.

Do you not agree? 
jl35
3,967 posts
 
if you sit between the main speakers I would not do it
jl35
3,967 posts
 
to me it often sounds great at first, but after a few hours, much less great...
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
A 3.1 or 3.2 setup can work really well.

But I'm not clear on how you are processing/sending a true center channel signal and which amp (or amps) you are using? Can you elaborate?
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