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I would think about what you'll spend to replace the receiver

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In Reply to: RE: best matched amp for new (new to me) speakers posted by chichaz on March 19, 2017 at 12:57:04

And think about putting it all into one integrated amp.

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This is the best advice. - ppopp 15:57:32 03/20/17 (0)
Currently it's as if you have some Formula 1 wheels for the race track, but you have them on a Nissan Sentra.

You don't necessarily need more power (at moderate listening levels, we only need about 4 watts/channel for most modern 4 Ohm speakers of a reasonable (upwards of 85 db sensitivity).
Wattage ratings for amplifiers will tell about as much about it's ability to compliment any pair of speakers as the name of a dog will tell you about it's ability to catch a frisbee.

A good integrated like a Naim Nait XS would allow your speakers do wonderful things. Your Yamaha receiver has lots of features, but it's use as a pre-amp is limited to being very basic.
You can get a Naim Nait XS on the used market (they are usually in great shape) for about $1200. Your speakers will love you for it, and you will love the Naim.
valid point, but it'll be another few months before I have the $ for that. - chichaz 15:32:26 03/19/17 (1)
I'm anxious to hear what these speakers can do in my space in the meantime.
- Good things come to those who wait. - ppopp 15:59:02 03/20/17 (0)
  Well worth waiting.

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