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Receivers compatible with Infinity CS-3008 speakers

Hello.  I am new to this and I by no means consider myself to be an audiophile.  My low end Onkyo receiver is severely under powered for my Infinity CS-3008s (clipping at a moderately high volume).  My previous receiver was a Technics circa early eighties model which apparently could not keep up and was recently taken off life support.  Question: What is the recommended power rating for a receiver/amp which will do justice to my speakers?  I am open to recommendations as to make and model, but am not looking to take out a second mortgage on my home in order to upgrade to a better receiver which hopefully will be matched to my speakers (which will probably be the last speakers I ever own in my life).  Thanks in advance to anyone who can point me in the right direction.

Cameron
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oldhvymec
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Stereo use? Yamaha, Parasound Zpre3 and A21

HT, Marantz, Yamaha, Denon.

I sure fixed enough of the CS series. Surrounds and blown tweeters..

The tweeters, oscillating amps every time..

CS 3XXXs were all good performers and EASY to fix or work on..

If you knew anything about me, you'd know, I take things apart and change them if I don't like it.. LOL

About 4 or 5 pairs I REALLY tinkered with..

2 pairs of 3006s, One pair upside down, stacked and the tweeter disconnected on one. If the ceiling was 9 foot or higher the bottom box tweeter was disconnected. 8 foot ceilings, the top 3006 tweeter was disconnected..

A buddy still uses that set up in his shop.. Serious sound.
He's driving his stuff with class d. MP500s, and Mcintosh C20 tube preamp.. When I say drive I mean drive.. 115+ db.. I think its a 3 ohm load.

Regards

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