2. amps-preamps
  3. 1380855675

Need a Amp with Volume Control

Hi,
I have hooked up my Apple TV via HDMI to my Sony TV and now want to use the analog audio out of the TV to connect an amp for my speakers.

Obviously I can't control the audio out volume on the Sony TV (the TV has no headphone plugs), and I also can't control it on the Apple TV...so I need a amp with either front volume control or even better a simple remote.

Any recommendations for a used amp <400$?

Any other setup idea's are welcome too :)

Thanks
natarius
tls49's avatar
tls49
1,351 posts
 
Obviously I can't control the audio out volume on the Sony TV
Most Sony TV's have a selectable fixed/variable analog audio out. What is the model number of the TV?
natarius OP
2 posts
 
Thanks for the answers.

TV is a Sony KDL 40S-4100. I looked at the backplate and manual and couldn't find anything :(
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Your TV has fixed, variable and Toslink outputs on the back of it. You may have to turn those features on using the on screen menus in order for them to work.
tls49's avatar
tls49
1,351 posts
 

As I said "most Sony TV's", however the KDL-S4100 has only fixed analog audio out and digital audio out. Therefore, you are correct with your original question. If you use the analog audio out, a NAD C 316BEE should work well unless you have very inefficient speakers.
natarius OP
2 posts
 
Where did you get this info from?

According to the manual (http://www.docs.sony.com/release/KDL40S4100.pdf) the output volume is fix.

I also couldn't find any setting in the menu to change that :(

Please let me know if I'm missing something
More to discover