your thoughts on best Trigger set up for my gear

[Metaldude]

Hi All,

Another question , what is the best way to set up triggers for my gear as shown in sig, and do I need to buy the trigger expansion module?

Again guys ,thanks for the advice and help..

Metaldude

[Chuck Elliot]

I have a very similar setup up to you, minus the third amp.


I started my chain of triggers with the XSP-1 and continued as follows:

Out -> In

XSP-1 -> XDA-2 -> XPA-1L#1 -> XPA=1L#2

[Dark Ranger]

Here's how I'd set up the triggers if I had your components.

EDIT: I just realized I could say the same thing in a simpler way. So I've edited it accordingly.



Denon AVR trigger output #1 > XPA-5
Denon AVR trigger output #2 > XDA-2 > XSP-1 > XPA-1 (left) > XPA-1 (right)


Here's my thought process on this setup:

When wanting to enjoy movies or multichannel music, turning on the Denon AVR turns on the XPA-5 automatically. The Denon also turns on the XDA-2, the XDA-2 turns on the XSP-1 (for HT Bypass), and then the XSP-1 turns on the left XPA-1 amp. Finally, the left XPA-1 amp turns on the right XPA-1 amp. When you want to listen to 2-channel music, you can either turn on the XSP-1 only (which just turns on the 2 XPA-1 amps) for regular analog sources (TT, etc.), or turn on the XDA-2 DAC for digital sources which will automatically power up the XSP-1 and two XPA-1 amps. This assumes that your XDA-2 audio outputs (either RCA or XLR) are plugged into your XSP-1, not the Denon AVR.

Clear as mud?


This setup is a little complicated, but you won't have to buy the trigger module.

[Metaldude]

Thanks guys , much appreciated..