I want my power amp to turn on automatically when I turn on my receiver, both have input and output.
Wondering if they need any specific device between them? or just use the right cable to link together?
Thanks.
Wondering if they need any specific device between them? or just use the right cable to link together?
Thanks.
We need much more information than you have provided.
What models of equipment would be a good starter.
It would be unlikely that all you would need is a cable. Both items would need to be modified for remote operation.
What models of equipment would be a good starter.
It would be unlikely that all you would need is a cable. Both items would need to be modified for remote operation.
From my experience, if you have a 12V trigger output on one device and 12V trigger input on the other one - connect them with 3.5mm jack cable and it works seamlessly.
However, some manufacturers use a different standard. For example, Audiolab 8000x7 has got a trigger input, that requires the trigger input pins to be shorted for switching it on. 12V will not work in this case. I used a small hermetic 12V relay to convert 12V signal to the shorted trigger input in that case.
However, some manufacturers use a different standard. For example, Audiolab 8000x7 has got a trigger input, that requires the trigger input pins to be shorted for switching it on. 12V will not work in this case. I used a small hermetic 12V relay to convert 12V signal to the shorted trigger input in that case.
Thanks.
Receiver is Marantz sr 7007 with 2 "dc out (dc 12v 150ma max) " outputs, and power amp rotel RB 1080 with " 12v trigger in and out".
So can I use a mono jack 3.5 cable to link? not try yet, they are in the stands. I am first figuring out the principle now.
Thanks again.
Receiver is Marantz sr 7007 with 2 "dc out (dc 12v 150ma max) " outputs, and power amp rotel RB 1080 with " 12v trigger in and out".
So can I use a mono jack 3.5 cable to link? not try yet, they are in the stands. I am first figuring out the principle now.
Thanks again.
Yes, 3.5 mono jack cable, Marantz out to Rotel in - that's it. As soon as Marantz gives 12V at its trigger out, Rotel will power on.
Cheers,
Valery
Cheers,
Valery
It seems working good. The power amp can be turned on and off with the receiver.
One question, the power amp should be always in power-on state, I shouldnot power off the amp completely. is this right?
Thanks.
That's right, it stays in "standby" mode when off (no 12V at its trigger input).
Normally, power consumption is rather low in standby, so nothing to worry about.
Most likely, you switch off your receiver with the IR remote - in this case it's also in standby, waiting for your "on" signal from the remote.
Hi,
I have 12V trigger out,but no trigger in on the amp. Is there a simple circuit I can build to make a 12V trigger in?
Cheers
I have 12V trigger out,but no trigger in on the amp. Is there a simple circuit I can build to make a 12V trigger in?
Cheers
This may be what you need Project 156 read the whole article if you are not comfortable working with mains power you may want to look into something else.Or have a proffesonal do build it for you.
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