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Just as a data point for you, I have M80's. I was originally driving them with an Outlaw Audio 1050, it's an integrated receiver rated at 65w X 5. Not knowing any better, I thought it sounded good. Then a co-worker let me borrow his 2 x 200W Threshold amp, what a HUGE difference. They sounded like totally different speakers. Much more bass, more punch, more detailed. So i just had to upgrade. The same co-worker (he is a very high end audiphile) suggested I get a used Aragon 4004, 2 x 200W. I picked one up for $600 on Audiogon and couldn't be happier. The oulaw still powers all the other channels, and the Aragon powers the M80's.
Outlaw makes a newer pre-amp the model 950 (it's not that new) maybe it will work for you?
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That Arcam AVR300 is an interesting unit. Haven't read a bad thing yet on it, and the feature list is impressive. Anybody else have experience with that one, or with Aragon amps??
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That sounds more like what I'm thinking. Would going with a Aragon 2005 be overkill, or simply monoblock the fronts to 200wpc??
I know there's other amps out there, I just want to find something that's really going to fill out these speakers.
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ACTGuy,
I have a 3803 powering my 7.1 Axiom based system. A few months ago I got a case of upgraditis and added a H/K high current stereo power amp with 200WPC (Model is Signature 1.5 if you are interested). It made an enormous difference to the punch and presence of my front M60's. You are going down a good path - go for it.
Stuart
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I purchased a H/K 635 and it powers the 80s VERY well.
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