Rick. From what I have read the 661 power supply is not all that beefy. From what Tom Cumberland said, Yamaha is real hit and miss because the keep designing their amps from scratch for each new series. Looking at the past is no indicator. Look at the 659. It got rave reviews all around, but the 661, a newer receiver ended up with a lesser amp.
Denon, on the other hand, does what the Japanese do so will, incrementally improve each generation.
I know the Denons will perform admirably. #1,300 for the 2808 is a little more than I wanted to spend, particularly since I am stretching my budget already to get the M80.
I guess I am looking for alternatives.
What is it that allows or prevents an amp from handling 4ohm loads?
Last edited by fredk; 03/15/08 02:22 AM.
