What does pre-out mean on receiver?

Pre-outs are used to connect an external amplifier to your receiver so they can power speakers in your Home Theater system. An array of pre-outs allows you to turn your receiver into an exclusive pre-amp/processor by using external amps to power all your speakers.

What are pre amp outputs used for?

(PREAMPlifier) Meaning “before the amp,” the preamp is the primary control unit in a stereo or home theater system. It switches low-level signals from audio and video sources to the audio amplifiers, which boost the preamp output sufficiently to drive the speakers.

What is pre-out for subwoofer?

A sub pre-out is a port on A/V receivers where some or all of the bass information in a signal is transmitted. A sub pre-out is meant for connecting receivers to only powered or active subwoofers. Technically, a sub pre-out port is the same as a sub-out.

What is a pre amp output?

Preamp output on any electronic device, predominantly Stereo Receivers and Music Instrument Amplifiers, is the clear Small Original Signal generated prior to being Amplified into a Large Power Signal to drive Speakers.

What is a pre-out for?

A pre-out allows you to connect an external power amplifier instead of using the amp that’s built into the receiver. It allows a signal to pass through the receiver without amplification, and to instead be amplified by another power source.

Can I use receiver as preamp?

Connect an old stereo receiver with standard cables for use as a preamp. Modern audio-video receivers are equipped with jacks with which to connect preamplified devices such as CD players and tape decks. An old stereo receiver can be used as a preamp with standard stereo cables and two tape-deck connections.

What is the difference between line out and pre-out?

Line out is *normally* a fixed voltage signal unaffected by the volume control. Pre-out is normally a variable signal since it is intended to be connected to a power amp, in this case adjusting the volume control adjusts the output signal level as a power amp is traditionally fixed gain.

How does a pre-out work?

Can I use my AV receiver as a preamp?

A preamp boosts the signal from a record player or other non-amplified component to a level that can be processed on an AV receiver and heard on the speakers. An old stereo receiver can be used as a preamp with standard stereo cables and two tape-deck connections.