Power Amp Necessary With Pioneer SC-25

Hello,

I am planning on getting a Pioneer Elite SC-25. Will the unit alone be enough to power 5-channels? Or is it best to get a power amp?

yinhole08-01-2010 4:40pm

poets Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9 posts 08-03-2010 at 06:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depends on the listener. I tried one out for a week and went back to A/V pre/pro and Amp. The Sc-25 just does not have enough real watts per channel for my liking IMO.
paul2k7 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 08-02-2010 at 03:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1, my sc-27 (same as sc-25) is enough for my 2900CuFt room, for 88db 8ohm 5.1 setup, typically at -10-12db. I bi-amp fronts too!
rossman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 74 posts 08-02-2010 at 02:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete YEST it WILL............. short answer.
willland Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 846 posts 08-01-2010 at 09:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Under normal conditions(efficient 8ohm speakers, smallish to mid sized room, medium volume levels), the Pioneer SC-25's amp section has more than enough power. With a larger room and low impedence speakers, an outboard amp might be a good option. Keep in mind that the ICEpower amps are very efficient and powerful and adding an amp might change the overall sound of the receiver(good or bad). JMO http://www.soundadviceblog.com/reviews/pioneer-elite-sc-25-av-receiver-product-of-the-day-8-2010/ Demo it by itself and draw your own conclusion. Bill