razr7

I have a Denon receiver AVR-888

I recently brought a pair of Definitive Technology Tower Speakers and now my receiver can't handle them.

The pair has a total of 1400 watts and requires that I have my receiver volume to -23 to listen. (almost max)

is there some sort of amp that allow me to add more power to my receiver so I don't have to buy a new one?

If there is, please suggest me one within the 100-200 dollars price range.


thank you

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LukeG

Is that 1400watt rms or peak?

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grip_racer

What? -23 is HARDLY max. You do understand that the decibel scale is logarithmic, and not linear, right? The increase from -3 to 0db is HUGE compared to -73 to -70.

The AVR888 puts out 100wpc RMS. That's plenty for your towers. If your new towers sound quieter than your old speakers, that just means that they are less efficient/sensitive.

P.S. your speakers can't handle 1400 watts.

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waqasr

Have you tried setting the receiver in stereo mode??

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what model speakers did you get?

re: your question, here's what you need! lol
http://www.audioart.no/Test/STRP-081200-MF_DRAFT1.pdf

if your receiver has preamp outputs you could always get a good 'budget' power amp like this:
http://emotiva.com/xpa2.shtm

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