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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

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builder3
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My speakers are Paradigm Signature S6’s. Again, I’m running a little bit different amp, the 590AX is Class A up to 30 watts.

The 509X you’re looking at is 120w/channel into 8 ohms. Here’s a review from a few years ago at Stereophile.

 

I haven’t heard it, but it was pretty well covered when it came out.

builder3
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Been awhile, but I remember reading the review in Stereophile of those speakers. I'm inclined to think it may be your amp. And not necessarily the power, but the amp itself.You know anyone else with another integrated you could try?

builder3
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The Luxman should be stunning. I haven't heard the L-509X, but I own the L-590AX, which is everything I could have imagined, and more. I wouldn't ditch the speakers before you hear the new amp.

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