Acoustic Research AR 302's

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Hello: Does anybody own these speakers - Acoustic Research Ar302's? They are a closeout item so they are a few years old.
Can anybody tell me what kind of Amp and watts you are using to power these speakers?
I bought a new pair (at a great price) but they are NOT very efficient speakers - Sensitivity: 85 dB (2.83V/M).
I have a Vintage Marantz 2245 (45 watts per channel) right now, but any thoughts on these speakers and this receiver would be helpful. I was told that I should have 50 "clean" Watts to power these. I know the older Marantz's are said to more conservatively rated. The Maratz has preout's so I could add more power...I will know for sure if I need more power on Wednesday when they arrive, but any thoughts now would be helpfull.
I did listen to these speakers about five years ago and they were very impressive.
Thanks
Geo.Kaplan

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Topic - Acoustic Research AR 302's - Geo.Kaplan 12:26:36 09/22/01 (6)

Re: Acoustic Research AR 302's - rockcrk 08:27:54 09/26/01 (0)

Excellent Speakers - layman 15:09:15 09/22/01 (4)

Re: Excellent Speakers - Geo.Kaplan 16:30:30 09/22/01 (3)

Re: Excellent Speakers - layman 17:48:46 09/22/01 (2)

bare wire - layman 18:02:18 09/22/01 (1)

Re: bare wire - Geo.Kaplan 18:55:42 09/22/01 (0)

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