My current setup consists of a Luxman integrated amp (70wx2), Axiom M80's, and an Axiom (AX500?) Sub. The Lux amp is musical, clean and very dynamic. It seems to have quite a bit of headroom, as it plays cleaner and louder than it's 70 watts suggest (even before I got the super-efficient M80's). And that's where my dillema begins. I would like to get an HT receiver, but I'm afraid that without spending a fortune, I'll lose the musicality and power of the Lux. I've tried a Denon 1602 (similar power rating) and frankly it was a huge disappointment. For movies, it was amazing, but for music it sounded dead and lifeless. As I "opened it up", it started to distort very early, and ran out of breath. With the Lux, high volume levels seem effortless, right up to the point when the 80's drop below 4ohms and the safety shuts it down.

Ideally, I would love to get a surround pre-amp and straight power blocks, but I fear this is out of my current reach. Any suggestions??



Shawn

Epic 80/600 + M3's + M3 Algonquins + M2 Computer + EP125
I think I'm developing an addiction.