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Power Amp for 4 ELAC DBR-62 Speakers

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Riles75

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I am using a Marantz 1060 as a preamp and a Niles 2100 (2 channel) power amplifier to power 2 Elac DBR-62 speakers (100w 8 ohms). I'm adding 2 more Elac speakers and running them into my kitchen which is adjacent to the den where the Marantz/Niles are located. The Niles 2 channel power amp will have to be replaced. I've been informed that the Parazound ZoneMaster 4 - 4 channel amplifier is a great option for this but they are out of stock everywhere that I've looked. Can anyone offer any alternatives? I'm more than happy to get an older power amp that can do the job for a reduced price.
 
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You can keep using the Marantz 1060 as a preamp for the Niles 2100 with its pair of speakers. Plus, you can use Y adapters from the pre outs to the main ins on the 1060 and use it for the other pair of Elac speakers.
 
Thank you very much! Would the pre outs on the Niles 2100 be the same as the “Bus Outputs?” Please see pic. Just connect this to the main ins on the 1060?
 

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I'm not familiar with the Niles. It might work but I do know for sure the Y will work at the 1060.
 
Will something like this work using 2 Y cables? (Saw it on another message board)

“You will need to get two Y-connectors, so the Preamp Out on the 1060 can feed both the main input on the 1060 and the other amplifier at the same time. The turntable and any other inputs will connect to the 1060, and it will be your control center for volume and tone adjustments. “
 
Riles75 said:
Will something like this work using 2 Y cables? (Saw it on another message board)

“You will need to get two Y-connectors, so the Preamp Out on the 1060 can feed both the main input on the 1060 and the other amplifier at the same time. The turntable and any other inputs will connect to the 1060, and it will be your control center for volume and tone adjustments. “
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Thta's the idea. One Y-cable for each channel. left and right...
 
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