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FarmerTed1971
Contributor I
August 10, 2022
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Running surround for TV and also Stereo for turntable?

  • August 10, 2022
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Help please: I have the Arc, a Sub and 2x Fives for my surrounds in my 'Living Room' zone (Arc+Sub+LS+RS) connected to my television.

Can I switch the 2 Fives for use in stereo with my turntable (yes, I have a preamp) so I can listen to vinyl as well (not at the same time)?

Thanks in advance.

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Best answer by GuitarSuperstar

When the Fives are being used as surrounds, it disables the line-in ports. So in order to connect your turntable, you would have to unbond the Fives as surrounds from the Arc first and then create a stereo pair with the two Fives.

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GuitarSuperstarAnswer
Lead Maestro
August 10, 2022

When the Fives are being used as surrounds, it disables the line-in ports. So in order to connect your turntable, you would have to unbond the Fives as surrounds from the Arc first and then create a stereo pair with the two Fives.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    FarmerTed1971Author
    Contributor I
    August 10, 2022

    When the Fives are being used as surrounds, it disables the line-in ports. So in order to connect your turntable, you would have to unbond the Fives as surrounds from the Arc first and then create a stereo pair with the two Fives.

    Every time? What if I turn off the TV… will the Fives recognize the line-in?

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    August 10, 2022

    When the Fives are being used as surrounds, it disables the line-in ports. So in order to connect your turntable, you would have to unbond the Fives as surrounds from the Arc first and then create a stereo pair with the two Fives.

    Every time? What if I turn off the TV… will the Fives recognize the line-in?

    Yes, every time. Turning off the TV won’t make any difference.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
      FarmerTed1971Author
      Contributor I
      August 10, 2022

      Thank you.

      FarmerTed1971Author
      Contributor I
      August 10, 2022

      OK, I did that. Removed the Fives as surrounds, plugged in the Line In to the L Five. Add the R Five as a stereo pair and select it as the R speaker, sound coming from the speaker sounds terrible. When I select the L speaker as the R (facing the speakers), basically the opposite Five playing the tone… it seems to sound OK but when I get close the L Five sounds terrible. I’ve tried unpairing them over and over and it cannot figure out which is R and L and it continues to sound like trash. Set everything back for the television. I have absolutely no idea what’s going on. Leaving it be for the night. Signed, super frustrated.

      106rallye
      106rallye
      August 10, 2022

      Does your turntable have an internal preamp? Is it on?

        Mr. T
        Mr. T
        August 10, 2022

        Have you tried to Adjust Line-In settings ?

          FarmerTed1971Author
          Contributor I
          August 10, 2022

          Does your turntable have an internal preamp? Is it on?

          Yes, I have a preamp and it is on. 

          FarmerTed1971Author
          Contributor I
          August 10, 2022

          Have you tried to Adjust Line-In settings ?

          The thing is before I got my Arc and moved my Fives to the rear as surrounds the turntable with the Fives as a stereo pair worked just fine (even with the Sub). Ever since the change it’s been a nightmare.  I’ll experiment more, maybe tonight,  and report back.

          106rallye
          106rallye
          August 10, 2022

          After a change like this you do need to Trueplay your system again.

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