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Advice on Integrated Receiver

I currently have two Monitor Audio Silver 300s.  I have a Cambridge Audio CAX81 (80w/ch).  After reading the reviews, the speakers sound a bit underwhelming.  I have a Rega P6 turntable hooked up for most of the audio content.  In looking at the Max Wattage for the speakers I realize perhaps the amplifier isn't letting them breathe enough?

The speakers are rated at 200w max with recommended 80-200w RMS.   Am I way off base in thinking I'm underpowering these?

What integrated receiver would you recommend to really drive these?  Budget under $5k

bound4h

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audiotroy
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you have fine speakers

the issue is your amplifier

we were a cambridge dealer 

you have a classic sonic mis match

the cambridge is a clean slightly dry sounding 

you need a better sounding amplifier

we would  often start with a cambridge amplifier

then show how a warner hybrid amplifier would create a more musical sound

 

Dave and troy

aAudio intellect NJ

 

 

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