[Lokoseena]

Hi,

I'm looking for any advice on how one would set this up. The system will be in a dedicated theater room.

Equipement

Paradigm studio 100 v.4
Paradigm studio 20 v.4
Paradigm studio cc-590 v.4
PSB SubSeries 500 Subwoofer
Denon AVR 3808CI
Denon PMA-2000IVR (power amp direct input as well as preamp-level output)
Turntable - not sure what model yet

At the moment here is what I've been contemplating.

Paradigm studio 100 to PMA2000IVR via the pre outs on the 3808CI (bi-wiring???)
Paradigm studio 20 to 3808CI
Paradigm studio cc-590 to 3808CI
PSB SubSeries 500 Subwoofer via pre out on the to 3808CI
Turntable off of the PMA2000IVR and bypassing the receiver

Or something completely different...

 

[Ratman]

Personally... I'd hook everything to the 3808CI as specified in the manual and use the PMA2000IVR elsewhere for stereo only usage. Or perhaps... look into a speaker A/B switch if you want the 3808 for theater and 2000 for stereo using the main front speakers.

I see no reason to complicate the setup with two amps.

 

[Lokoseena]

I was wanting to feed power to the loudspeakers especially with the capabilities of the PMA and the richness of the sound for stereo listening especially via a turntable. Any point using as a pre amp?

 

[Ratman]

No.