Amplifying Computer line-out

**Mccrew** · **10-07-09, 01:44 PM**

What do you recommend to amplify a HTPC line-out to a distributed audio system? I would like to boost the output.

**eugovector** · **10-08-09, 11:38 AM**

If you're volume is up in the OS, and you're running the line out to powered AVR, you shouldn't need anything else. What's your setup, AVR, Separates, or Powered speakers?

**Mccrew** · **10-09-09, 02:48 PM**

It runs out from the HTPC to a Russound CAA66 distribution amp to 6 zones. The main zone in the family room has 4 ceiling speakers. I would like more volume. The issue may be with the distribution amp.

**eugovector** · **10-09-09, 03:17 PM**

Yeah, you could check that by inserting a different amp into one pair of speakers and see if your volume increases. Also make sure that your in-ceiling speakers are wired to give you proper impedance.

**Mccrew** · **10-23-09, 10:14 AM**

I directly wired an amp to the speakers (which are parallel wired BTW) and the volume was fine. Apparently the Russound amp output is only 20 watts.

**eugovector** · **10-23-09, 11:52 AM**

Parts express has inexpensive distribution amps rated for more power, or you could wire the 4 speakers together in a way that give you 6-8 ohms (google "series parallel speaker wiring impedence), and use a pro-amp like the Behringer A500 for more power than you'd ever need.

**Mccrew** · **10-23-09, 12:15 PM**

Thanks for the Advice!

**eugovector** · **10-23-09, 12:45 PM**

Sure thing, let us know what you go with.

**doctorcilantro** · **11-02-09, 10:35 AM**

Quote:

Mccrew wrote:

It runs out from the HTPC to a Russound CAA66 distribution amp to 6 zones. The main zone in the family room has 4 ceiling speakers. I would like more volume. The issue may be with the distribution amp.

What is the front end on the HTPC? Sometimes I use FFDSHOW to normalize.

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