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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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kota1
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My favorite reviewer is Doug Schneider at Soundstagenerwork.com.

I have had good experiences with Polk and parent company Sound United, but have not heard those speakers. 

kota1
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If you don't like them with 80WPC I don't see how more WPC will make them different enough to change their signature. You will likely be happier spending any $ on new speakers instead of a new amp. Keep the amp, change speakers.

kota1
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These just won product of the year by andrew robinson's youtube channel

 

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