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Advice on Integrated Receiver

I currently have two Monitor Audio Silver 300s.  I have a Cambridge Audio CAX81 (80w/ch).  After reading the reviews, the speakers sound a bit underwhelming.  I have a Rega P6 turntable hooked up for most of the audio content.  In looking at the Max Wattage for the speakers I realize perhaps the amplifier isn't letting them breathe enough?

The speakers are rated at 200w max with recommended 80-200w RMS.   Am I way off base in thinking I'm underpowering these?

What integrated receiver would you recommend to really drive these?  Budget under $5k

bound4h
jafant
18,975 posts
 

bound4h

 

As above, consider a more Musical and powerful Amp.

 

Happy Listening!

perkri
893 posts
 

Question. 
 

You are asking about an integrated receiver? Do you want a receiver, or an integrated amp?

mickeyb
542 posts
 

See if you can find a used pure class A vintage krell amp. Those are 100wpc pure class A and will make just about any decent pair of bookshelves sing. 

bound4h OP
25 posts
 

There’s a Musical Fidelity A1008 for sale that I’ve found for $1,000.   Assuming the condition is as stated (9/10), worth it?

hugothegreat
8 posts
 

Underwood HiFi has the Musical Fidelity 6Si for $3k plus many other possibilities.

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