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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 30, 2015 9:26:20 GMT -5
So I've got the equipment shown in the signature, most all of which has a 12-volt trigger input for "wake-up." To date, I've not used the trigger function (just extra wires, etc.). I normally go around the room and flip the switches on each component before listening to music. So for those of you familiar with the triggering function, what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of using the 12 volt triggering function on your equipment? I already have an Emotiva ET-3 trigger expansion module, so voltage sag won't be an issue.
Thanks - Boomzilla
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Post by pallpoul on Aug 30, 2015 9:33:07 GMT -5
Trigger ---> Convenience, Energy saving, use one remote and/or push only one button !
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Post by dudeisms7 on Aug 30, 2015 9:43:29 GMT -5
Ahhh let's not leave out the good old back, no bending over to reach for an amp power button. Also cool factor when everything just turns on. Cons: if you don't set the triggers correctly and ur wondering why it won't go on.
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 30, 2015 9:47:10 GMT -5
People ask the funniest questions sometimes...  |
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Post by geebo on Aug 30, 2015 10:03:56 GMT -5
I trigger whatever has a trigger input and no IR and can't control with my Harmony. For me, that's 3 amps and a Panamax power center. You can configure triggers of the XMC to trigger only what's needed for a given listening mode. For stereo listening only my XPA-1Ls are triggered. If I switch to 5.1 content, my XPA-5 automatically comes on. Abd if I plug in some headphones, all amps shut down.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 30, 2015 10:08:10 GMT -5
I trigger whatever has a trigger input and no IR and can't control with my Harmony. For me, that's 3 amps and a Panamax power center. You can configure triggers of the XMC to trigger only what's needed for a given listening mode. For stereo listening only my XPA-1Ls are triggered. If I switch to 5.1 content, my XPA-5 automatically comes on. Abd if I plug in some headphones, all amps shut down. What he said. Triggering just makes it all convenient. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2015 11:05:25 GMT -5
People ask the funniest questions sometimes... And here he is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,  I trigger |
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Post by klinemj on Aug 30, 2015 11:38:12 GMT -5
Dang it! Nick beat me to the trigger I was going to bring up!
Lame minds think alike, I guess...
Mark
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2015 11:54:31 GMT -5
Dang it! Nick beat me to the trigger I was going to bring up! Lame minds think alike, I guess... Mark Yes Mark! Anddddddd we're old enough to remember the two of them!  |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2015 12:01:39 GMT -5
Dang it! Nick beat me to the trigger I was going to bring up! Lame minds think alike, I guess... Mark And then theres this!  |
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 30, 2015 14:29:51 GMT -5
OK - Now a follow-up... If I bundle all my wires for clutter-reduction, should I bundle the trigger wires with the AC cables or the signal wiring? I'm guessing the latter since the trigger is DC and shouldn't cause any hum in the signal wires?
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Post by creimes on Aug 30, 2015 17:37:11 GMT -5
OK - Now a follow-up... If I bundle all my wires for clutter-reduction, should I bundle the trigger wires with the AC cables or the signal wiring? I'm guessing the latter since the trigger is DC and shouldn't cause any hum in the signal wires? Just string them out and use them for hanging Xmas cards  |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2015 17:57:46 GMT -5
OK - Now a follow-up... If I bundle all my wires for clutter-reduction, should I bundle the trigger wires with the AC cables or the signal wiring? I'm guessing the latter since the trigger is DC and shouldn't cause any hum in the signal wires? Shouldnt make a dimes worth of difference!! The trigger line has a signal for about 1/1,000,000 of a second. No? |
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Post by wilburthegoose on Aug 30, 2015 18:14:13 GMT -5
I have a Parasound amp that "triggers" when it senses a signal from the XLR/unbalanced cable. But it uses 20 watts per hour, so I may go back to triggering.
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 30, 2015 21:13:43 GMT -5
I have 2 triggers circuits, one from the USP-1 that's daisy chained to a pair of XPA-1L's for the LF and RF plus the XPA-100 for the sub woofer. That's used for listening to stereo 2.1 music. The other is from the UMC-200 to the XPA-5, that's used for the C, SR and SL for 5.1 movies plus Zone 2 (veranda)speakers. Works for me.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by Perpendicular on Aug 31, 2015 20:23:14 GMT -5
I just received a trigger cable on Friday and I'm using between a Pioneer AVR and PS Audio Quintet to turn on three Stealth Monitors and it works like a charm. Before I had to manually turn them on through the Quintet which was a minor inconvenience when compared to turning them all on individually. It sends a very fast 12 volt signal to signal on / off.
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