On 18 Feb 2007 08:37:47 -0800, wrote:

Oh yea... of course... power outputs! The stereo amp is 60w and the
receiver is 85w per channel. The bi-amping idea WILL sound odd then!

I might just run the front speakers on the NAD via the pre-outs of the
receiver then, and set the NAD as a straight power amp & see what the
auto setup comes up with! You're right though, it will prob be hard to
get the balance right. I'll try it - if it gets awkward, I'll just see
how the receiver copes with music by itself and make life simple! :-)

By all means try it, but my guess is that the Denon's auto adjustment
won't have sufficient range to cope with a difference that great.

Sure it'll be simpler if the Denon can cope well enough with music.
And you might make a few bob selling the NAD on eBay. But I rather
expect you to find that the NAD really is better for music, and that
your original idea was right.

Oh, and... good luck!

Peter.