Does a processor care where the amps originate?

[Ferrets are Cool]

I am currently using a Denon X3500H as my main receiver and my Denon 3805 as a amp for the two fronts. I am utilizing a 5.2.2 room setup. I want to have 5.2.4 instead. If I purchase a Emotiva MC1, which is a 13.2 processor, can I use the two Denon recievers as the power amps for the Basx?

[GReedDiamond]

1. Uh, kin you translate that into...

...'merkin?

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Without An I/O Diagram, Hard To Know

I'll assume your Emotiva does all the work of a preamp.
So, you'd want to be sure there's a way to input directly into the Denon power stage.
Inputting to another preamped signal path can add both noise & distortion. Those inputs are looking for a very low gain signal, and if the Emotiva is already adjusting gain, it could likely be too much signal for the Denon.
Adding preamped signal to another stage of gain is how guitar amps build layers of distortion. You wouldn't want that for surround sound.
I've got a Denon, as well. I see nothing on my diagram that allows bypassing preamp stages and going direct to the power stage. But, your models may be different.

[Ferrets are Cool]

3. Yeah, both my Denons have EXT IN which completely bypasses all processing.

And pre-outs. I don't see a problem with it, but before I made the purchase I wanted to see if anyone here could confirm.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. In That Case...

...it's no different than a power amp in a PA system.
Should work fine.

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. Thanks for the reply

Now for the hard part.....making wifey understand that I NEED to spend $1000 on another toy for the Theater room.