I have the same speakers and I use a Pioneer Elite VSX 29X which I think is a good match. I tried single runs and biwire and I think the biwire sounds better by a long shot. The cable I'm using now is the Purist Audio Elementa which was recomended by Bob from the cable company it really seems to mate well with the speakers and receiver.
Best "warm" receiver for MA Silver 9i's?
I just purchased the Monitor Audio Silver 9i's and accompanying speakers after testing countless systems. I've yet to purchase a receiver though, and my budget really doesn't allow for a separate pre/amp setup. I've read a ton about how these speakers need a "warm" receiver to sound their best. I think breaking them in will help, but can anyone recommend a receiver out there, for below $1,500, that will be a great match for this system? Currently, I'm looking at the Marantz SR-7000 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-37TX (which I can get a pretty good deal on). Also, I hadn't even considered biwiring these speakers, but everyone I talk to really thinks I should. What all is involved in that process, and will it really make a differnce? Thanks a ton! Jason