On Dec 4, 11:27*pm, Sam Takoy wrote:
Hi,

I have a question that's probably off-topic for this group, but this is
the group where I get all my answers so I'm going for it.

I want to connect my TV to external ceiling speakers in the kitchen.

Does anyone know of a TV that has a built-in pre-amp so I can go
straight to speakers?

Alternatively, is there a tiny little preamp that's always on that I can
easily hide, e.g. behind the TV mounted on the wall?

Two reasons why I am asking this. First, there is nowhere to put the
pre-amp. Second, I will constantly be bugged about the lack of sound due
to the pre-amp being off or being on the wrong setting, etc.

Thank you!

Sam

A pre amp is before the power amp, a power amp or amplifier powers
speakers. You have a pre amp but do you have a power amp in the tv
that allows external speakers. On the back you should have an audio
and video out RCA jacks, this is pre amp level and not enough to drive
speakers, this you would plug into a amp-power amp or powered PC
speakers. Exteral speakers have connections that take raw wire like
you have on the back of an amp so if you dont have those you need an
amp. You probably need an amp of 5-10 watts. radio shack has Pyle Pro
PCA1 a 2x15w power amp for 40$, it looks like its 30w peak or 10-15w
clean power- 5w a channel.