why did you buy a separate HT amp?


i'm in the market for an amp for my 7.1 system (sub is powered). Currently I'm using a Marantz mid-fi AVR. Basically, this receiver cannot power all my speakers to my reference volume. Someone sell me on why i need dedicated power to my 6ohm speakers!
moorefield

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Yup if you add a beefy 2 channle amp from any number of makers your AV unit should be ok for center and surrounds. While I dont have a reciever I do run a hunble 6 channel Rotel which can be bridged up to 3 channels so I bridge the center only and use stock power for all surrounds. I get 120W to center and 60 to all 4 surrounds BUT I only roll them off at 80Hz, if you intend to run more full range speakers that isnt likely to be enough power but for me in my 14X25 HT I have never felt I need more power, my surrounds are 92db efficient if I recall. I do listen loud and have a picky personality but again for HT its fine for me.............music is another animal.