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@edsnipered - you have not confirmed the exact model of the receiver you are using. If you are using the Sony STR-DN1040, then there is only one way to connect it to the McCormack amp. You have to use the Zone 2 outputs on the back of the receiver. Use a standard RCA cable to connect the Zone 2 output to the McCormack inputs. You then have to use Zone 2 controls on the remote to select the input source (cd / dvd / etc). This will work for stereo signals. However, you will have a problem if you try to use this with the main center/surround speaker outputs on home theater programs because I suspect the entire audio may be mixed down to 2-channel audio on the Zone 2 outputs. Read pages 88-89 of the Sony manual. |
Without an exact model number of the Sony, all answers are just speculation. Assuming it is the STR-DN1040, then your options are practically non-existent. Sorry auxinput, I must disagree with your solution to use Zone 2. If you look closely at the manual, it states, "Adjust to a suitable volume using the receiver in zone 2." Since it says to use the component in Zone 2 for volume, obviously the Zone 2 is a fixed output. Doing this with the DNA1 is not advised and will likely cause damage. I agree with Matt to find a suitable preamp. There is a way to connect, however this will not do justice to the abilities of the DNA1 and should only be a temporary solution. You will need to use one of these adapters, http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/electronics/Speaker-To-Line-Level-Converter |
Yes, tis49's suggestion will work, connect the Sony receiver front speakers outputs to a
Speaker-level to Line-level Adapter then go to the DNA1 inputs. https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_543ADP12/Russound-ADP-1-2-Speaker-level-to-Line-level-Adapter.html?tp... The DNA1 can provide much better power to the speakers than the Sony! Same concept of Musical Fidelity 550k/750k supercharger. https://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/1208mf/index.html |
Not aa fan of the Carver. Too busy. Each needless feature is another potential source of trouble. What about this listing on A'Gon? https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-golden-tube-audio-sep-1-stereo-tube-preamplifier-3560-2017-08... |
For your
budget, go passive, the DNA1 has high enough gain and input
impedance
for a passive preamp, check out the Schiit http://www.schiit.com/products/saga |
edsnipered, If you want to focused on two-channel audiophile quality sound and want some floorstanding speakers to pair with your DNA1, my suggestion is Thiel 1.2/1.5/1.6 or even the 1.7, you also can search the system page to see what other members choice of speakers for the DNA1 or ask a question on speakers section in this forum for recommendation. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=dna-1 |