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- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Marantz 7702 mk2
- Main Amp
- Monolith 7x200
- Additional Amp
- Outlaw 7000x
- Other Amp
- Crown XLI 3500, SPA 500, SPA 250
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- lg
- Front Speakers
- klipsch rf7 version 3
- Center Channel Speaker
- klipsch rc7
- Surround Speakers
- klipsch rf5
- Surround Back Speakers
- klipsch rs7
- Front Height Speakers
- Monolith Alpha 8
- Rear Height Speakers
- Monolith Alpha 8
- Subwoofers
- DIY Ultimax 15 X 2, DIY 10 passive radiator x2
- Other Speakers or Equipment
- xbox 1s, ps4, Roku ultra,
- Video Display Device
- Epson 5040UB
- Screen
- Visual Apex 100
- Remote Control
- Logitech
- Streaming Equipment
- Roku HD
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Disney + Amazon prime, Paramount+
- Other Equipment
- Tivo OTA.
I just got my Monolith 7X200 amp last weekend. All I can say is WOW. In the process of changing it out I accidently found out that the RCA outs are still active when the XLR is selected in the menu. I wanted to do a measurement using RCA vs XLR. The measurements look nearly identical just 6 or 7 DB louder using XLR. I only changed out the 1 cable for testing purposes in an attempt to save time. Having both outs on the Marantz active at the same time allowed me to run 2 sets of front speakers using equipment I have on hand. I have 2 questions now and many more to come I am sure. (1) Is there a chance of doing damage to the Marantz 7702MK2 using both RCA and XLR simultaneously? This also allows me to possibly bi-amplify the front 3 channels. Specifically the center channel Klipsch RC7 is rated at 125 watts RMS. (2) Is it a bad idea to bi-amp this using the Monolith for the low side (200 watts) and the Yamaha Z9 (140 watts) for the high side. Another question just popped into my head. Is there any benefit to doing this, or is there something I could be doing better?