Can Marantz SR5005 drive Monitor RX6 AV12 speaker set?

[bose-dk]

What receiver can best drive monitor RX6 Av12?Is SR 5005 sufficient or SR 7005 is recommended?

 

[ravin]

Marantz SR5005 is 7x100W and can drive MA RX6, no problems.

SR7005 would be highly recommended provided you are willing to pay premium for the AVR.

 

[bose-dk]

Thanks. My only concern is how much distortion it will introduce even though it can push. For eg, this is for Marantz 7005.

Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 91.2 watts
1% distortion at 112.1 watts

Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 74.6 watts
1% distortion at 89.6 watts

I am toying the idea of paying 25k more and pick-up 7005.

 

[elangoas]

Thanks. My only concern is how much distortion it will introduce even though it can push. For eg, this is for Marantz 7005.

Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 91.2 watts
1% distortion at 112.1 watts

Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 74.6 watts
1% distortion at 89.6 watts

I am toying the idea of paying 25k more and pick-up 7005.

Instead of buying the receiver for higher wattage output, look for an used Power amplifier for 25K to match the SR 5005 if it has pre-outs. I believe power amplifier can drive the speakers much better than Marantz receivers.