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DCM speakers for my Yamaha receiver... help me decide!

Howdy,
I have a circa 1988 Yamaha RX-700 natural sound receiver I purchased brand new in High School. I've been using a pair of vintage Altec Lansing 83 (100 watt, 8 ohm) bookshelf speakers in my 13' by 16' living room. Not great sound, for sure. I'm trying to decide which of two options I should chose to augment my sound. Both are used DCM speakers which seem to be highly regarded, especially the TF-600.

But, is my amp too under-powered for the TF-600s? Should I go for the CX-27s instead? Thought I'd ask the experts!

My Yamaha receiver has the following specs:

Power output: 65 watts/channel into 8 ohms stereo
75 watts/channel into 6 ohms
Speaker load impedance: 6 ohms to 16 ohms
frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Option 1:
DCM TimeFrame 600:
recommended amp power: 10 - 250 watts
max power handling: 250 watts RMS peak
6 ohm nominal
frequency response: 30 Hz to 20kHz

OR

Option 2:
DCM CX-27
recommended amp power: 10 watts to 150 watts
max power handling: 150 watts RMS peak program
6 ohms nominal
frequency response: 35Hz to 20kHz
thethrash

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thethrash OP
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Really? Sheesh, have I got a lot to learn about audio gear! Thanks for enlightening me, I will keep that in mind as I evaluate options.

Regards!
thethrash OP
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Well, I passed on the TF600s for a few reasons. There are some TF350s advertised at a stereo refurbished store in Sacramento, but I think I may pull the trigger in some Boston Acoustics T830 floorstanding speakers. They're really close by so would save me a long drive in 2 directions! Ive heard good things about them though they are rated either 88 or 90. 

Do i really need to be concerned about this?

Oh, I also came across some KLH 23s but, again, a big journey to pick them up.

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