11.2 channel?

[parambir]

Was browsing at specs of Yamaha A3060. It is sold as 9.2 but supports 11.2. The specs say 11.2-channel processing (up to 7.2.4-ch expandability with external 2-ch amplifier) through additional channel. Can someone throw some light on this? Does it mean that for the balance 2 channels I need a separate amplifier? How do the connections work in this case? There are two ports for rear presence and two for front presence. Does one need to connect a separate amplifier on these?

 

[sdurani]

Does it mean that for the balance 2 channels I need a separate amplifier?

Yes.

How do the connections work in this case?

Two pre-outs from the A3060 go into the inputs of a stereo amp.

There are two ports for rear presence and two for front presence. Does one need to connect a separate amplifier on these?

That would be 4 channels of external amplification. You just said that it needs only 2 channels of external amplification.

 

[Naturelover]

The amp has 9 built-in amps. You can connect 11 speakers but

the surround back and rear presence speakers do not produce sound simultaneously, depending upon input signal and DSP

As I see it, if you want to use all 11 simultaneously you will need one power amp for two channels as per page 31 of the manual.
This might help.

 

[parambir]

Thats funny. Any yamaha receiver which has built in 11 amps for all channels?

 

[RajithKumar]

Onkyo TX NR 3030 has 11.2 what's ur room size. These are monster amps .Require good room space to use it to its good performance.

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[RajithKumar]

Anthem MRX 1120 Also has 11.2

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[parambir]

Thanks for the inputs. I am kinda used to Yamaha (you may call old school). Not really sure of Onkyo and Anthem. Can some soul do a quick comparison for me?

 

[elangoas]

Thanks for the inputs. I am kinda used to Yamaha (you may call old school). Not really sure of Onkyo and Anthem. Can some soul do a quick comparison for me?

If budget is not constraint, then look for top models from Denon, Marantz, Pioneer LX series..

If you have a limitation on the budget, update here and you would get some suggestions on alternate models that you can consider..