“Does it have pre outs to connect an external amplifier?”
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The following information comes from the Crutchfield website concerning this receiver: Zone Preamp Outputs: The receiver offers a stereo Zone preamp output that can be set to Zone 2 or Zone B, so you can listen to the same audio source in two rooms or a different audio source in two rooms. You'll need a separate amplifier and pair of speaker in either Zone 2 or Zone B. The volume of Zone 2 and Zone B is controlled from your external integrated amplifier. Zone 2: Zone 2 allows you to continue to enjoy up to 7.1ch or 5.1.2ch surround in the Main Zone, while listening to the same audio source or different audio source in a second room in 2ch stereo. Zone 2 supports playback of the receiver's AM/FM tuner, Analog audio inputs, Optical/Coax digital inputs (2ch PCM only), HDMI 1-2-3 inputs (2ch PCM only), USB & Bluetooth Audio, and Network (including DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, FlareConnect, & built-in music apps). Incompatible Zone 2 sources include HDMI video (all inputs), HDMI audio (4-5-6 inputs), and DSD audio files. As for Network, USB, and Bluetooth sources; you cannot select different inputs for the main room and Zone 2. For example, if a Network source has been selected in the main room and then Bluetooth is selected as a playback source in Zone 2, the input in the main room will also change to the Bluetooth source. When listening to AM/FM or Internet radio, you cannot select different stations for the main room and Zone 2. Zone B: The Zone B preamp output lets enjoy the same source (analog, digital, wireless, or built-in) of your Main Zone in another room, or turn the Main Zone off and only listen to an audio source in Zone B. When the Main Zone and Zone B are played at the same time, you are limited to 2ch Stereo or All-Channel Stereo in the Main Zone. Zone B does not allow you to play a different source than the main zone. I apologize if this doesn’t answer your question, as I have no experience with connecting an external amplifier. I will tell you that the Onkyo TX-NR696 is a tremendous receiver for the price. I did my homework before purchasing this unit, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s able to drive my 21 year old Bose Acoustimass speakers and sounds wonderful. I use this mainly for music, but works very well with video, also. Listening to the Doobie Brothers Quadio discs allows me to hear details I never realized existed in the recordings. Highly recommended receiver. Tried a Denon unit first, and it didn’t work right out of the box. This unit is easy to set up and will be ready to go in a short period of time. Good luck with whatever you decide on.
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