Connect speakers to DENON DRA-35V

loutardif17

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Hi,
I have this AV receiver and 2 passive Paradigm speakers. I was wondering if I could connect 2 more speakers since it has 2 more inputs at the back (A and B). I'm a beginner in audio so I don't really know if it's possible because I don't want to break anything.

Picture of AV Receiver: https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2017/51/6/1513991733-forum2-1.jpg
Picture of Paradigm: https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2017/51/6/1513991726-forum1.jpg

If the first picture isn't clear enough, it is written A or B 8~16ohm/SPEAKER
A + B 16~32ohm/SPEAKER

Thank you!
 
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To use "A AND B" You would need four 16 ohm speakers. Four of your 8 ohm speakers could damage the amp. Based on the text, the amp must have a simple mechanical switch internally that puts the speakers in parallel to each other. The amp requires a minimum 8 ohm load and putting two 8 ohm speakers in parallel is equivalent to a 4 ohm load. That could damage the amp. Two 16 ohm speakers (not very common) in parallel would create an 8 ohm equivalent load.

I think, with that amp, you are going to be limited to "A or B". You won't be able to use "A and B".

kanewolf

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OK so the text is saying if you select Speakers "A" or "B" then you need 8 to 16 ohm speakers -- which is what you have. If you select "A" AND "B" simultaneously then you have to have 16 to 32 ohm speakers -- which you don't have. You could connect 2 more speakers but you could only use one set at a time without damaging the Denon.
 

loutardif17

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Thank you for you answer kanewolf,

If I understood correctly, that means I would need to buy 2 8ohms (or more ohms) speakers to select ''A'' AND ''B''?
Thank you really much for you help and please don't mind my poor quality writing I am French Canadian :)
 

kanewolf

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To use "A AND B" You would need four 16 ohm speakers. Four of your 8 ohm speakers could damage the amp. Based on the text, the amp must have a simple mechanical switch internally that puts the speakers in parallel to each other. The amp requires a minimum 8 ohm load and putting two 8 ohm speakers in parallel is equivalent to a 4 ohm load. That could damage the amp. Two 16 ohm speakers (not very common) in parallel would create an 8 ohm equivalent load.

I think, with that amp, you are going to be limited to "A or B". You won't be able to use "A and B".
 
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