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A Good Match?

I've been trying to match an integrated amp with my Hales Rev. One speakers. Here's what I came up with: Yamaha A-S500.... very well reviewed. 85wpc. The Hales have sensitivity of 87db. Any opinions as to whether the Yamaha will efficiently drive the Hales? If you are familiar with my other threads on this subject, you'll know I'm on a budget regarding the amp. Thanks for any and all advice. Mike
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chametzoo OP
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Thanks everyone! Helpful responses.

Stanwal.... You're over my head with your impedance curve question. Heres some info on the Hales:http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/weaver16.htm

Arni: Any suggestions? Did I mention I'm on a budget?

Frogman: Good point... with my limited and layman's level of experience I could not have known that.

Rich: Ahhh! Some concrete recommendations. The Cambridge sounds good but no phono input....That can be added separately later... no? The Music Hall is also real straight forward and that appeals to me (and has phono). The NAD.... folks seem to complain about the exterior build & quality on this one. Any preference among the Cambridge or Music Hall? Thanks. Mike
chametzoo OP
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Thanks Stanwal... I'm learning a lot here. So what you describe generally is a factual problem... but we're not sure if it applies with the Hales. Does anyone else know what the impedance minimum on the Hale's might be? An internet search on that is not revealing much to me.

Frogman: what do you think of pairing the Hales with the above mentioned Cambridge or Music Hall
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