artarama 4 Posted October 9, 2010 I have started using a three channel set up and LOVE!! the result. My LaScala's are 15' apart and I have experimented with Heresey, Cornwall I's and Forte II's as the center. I am not sure my equipment set up is the best and would like some input. I am using a Scott 299A Type II (I think?), the center channel output is not amplified. I run the center channel output from the 299 to the right channel aux input of a Luxman L5 integrated. I have also set it up with the center channel out of the 299 connected to the right channel MIC input on a C-28 then taken the right channel main out of the C-28 to the right channel input a Kenwood M-2. (This sounds the best but just seems to be too much equipment involved.) I am also concerned about running only one channel of the secound amp even though they are solid state. So far I have hooked them up to a second speaker and just turned the balance all to one side. I am thinking of using a Marantz MA-700 (good one on CL for $150) but would I need the step up of a pre-amp here as well? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willland 3114 Posted October 9, 2010 I am thinking of using a Marantz MA-700 (good one on CL for $150) but would I need the step up of a pre-amp here as well? MA-700 for $150.00, car started and in first gear, wheels turning, I am pulling in driveway now. LOL. The MA-700's make a great center channel amp. Forum member Clermontcop loves his with his Academy. As a matter a fact, they are great for any channel. would I need the step up of a pre-amp here as well? Try it with your preamp first and then decide. Either way, that MA-700 is a great buy. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artarama 4 Posted October 10, 2010 Try it with your preamp first and then decide Thanks for the input Bill. I did just that. The center/third channel sounds great with the 700. I currently have it hooked up to the C-28 center output. It is plenty loud as I want it to be less than the mains, however I can turn the volume on the 700 up all the way (200 watts!!) and have the center channel gain up all the way on the C-28 as well without really driving the center Forte II it is hooked up to very loud.?? I am thinking there may be something wrong with the C-28 center channel circuit here. The center channel sounded louder with the Scott unamplified center out?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank1938 43 Posted October 10, 2010 The center channel sounded louder with the Scott unamplified center out??The center output of the Scott is a hot pass-through. My 299D was the same, louder than the mains, so you'll need some type of volume control to tame it a little.Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites