argurpreet321
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Need some help. I have a query. I have a KEF Q series setup with Q500 fronts and Q200C center and KEF C1 surrounds. I was using it with a Denon AVR2113 and Wharfedele sub. Recently there was some problem with the power supply of the AVR. Now to simplify my setup, instead of getting it rectified, I have decided to go the 2.1 route for music and getting the Tv sound through an optical cable. My options were Marantz NR1200 and the Marantz PM7000N. Now the first one is a 2 channel receiver rated at 75W per channel and the latter is an integrated stereo amp with a rated power of 60W per channel. Yesterday I auditioned both. I found the NR1200 sound very anaemic compared to my earlier avr which was rated at 95W per channel. But the PM7000N was much better maybe because its an integrated amp. Now it may come as a shock but I have to admit, this was the first time in my life that I heard a proper integrated stereo amp. My question relates to this only. Will the Marantz PM7000N @60W per channel do justice to the KEF Q500 speakers rated at 130W per channel???
The audition was done with the KEF Q550 speakers. We could not raise the volume beyond 60-65 without it getting too loud or harsh. Now despite having done the audition, I am not too clear whether the amp will drive the speakers properly. I think my doubt stems from the fact that I am a complete noob when it comes to stereo amps with almost no exposure. I am not sure why we could not raise the volume beyond that…As per the store guys, its because stereo amp power ratings are different ftom AVR ratings and they have high current. Is it true? If this were true, wouldn’t the speaker ratings have two different kinds of specs ?
OR was it because the amp is underpowered for the speakers?
Also in the case of a stereo amp do the speakers operate at their full capacity db levels while in the case of avrs I was using them at -7 or -8 db levels as per audyssey distance ? Maybe this is why the NR1200 sounded weak despite a higher power rating…
Kindly please enlighten me on the issue and differences between the power ratings of stereo amps and avrs, just so that I don’t make a wrong decision. Right now I am lost in this sea of information online. Also please anyone with hands on experience with the PM7000N and its capabilities to drive a tower speaker?
PS : After this purchase, my KEF Q200C centre and KEF C1 surround speakers would be free for sale. Also available is a DENON avr2113 with a faulty power supply. If anyone is interested kindy Pm me or drop a whatsapp at 9650368800. Thanks
Need some help. I have a query. I have a KEF Q series setup with Q500 fronts and Q200C center and KEF C1 surrounds. I was using it with a Denon AVR2113 and Wharfedele sub. Recently there was some problem with the power supply of the AVR. Now to simplify my setup, instead of getting it rectified, I have decided to go the 2.1 route for music and getting the Tv sound through an optical cable. My options were Marantz NR1200 and the Marantz PM7000N. Now the first one is a 2 channel receiver rated at 75W per channel and the latter is an integrated stereo amp with a rated power of 60W per channel. Yesterday I auditioned both. I found the NR1200 sound very anaemic compared to my earlier avr which was rated at 95W per channel. But the PM7000N was much better maybe because its an integrated amp. Now it may come as a shock but I have to admit, this was the first time in my life that I heard a proper integrated stereo amp. My question relates to this only. Will the Marantz PM7000N @60W per channel do justice to the KEF Q500 speakers rated at 130W per channel???
The audition was done with the KEF Q550 speakers. We could not raise the volume beyond 60-65 without it getting too loud or harsh. Now despite having done the audition, I am not too clear whether the amp will drive the speakers properly. I think my doubt stems from the fact that I am a complete noob when it comes to stereo amps with almost no exposure. I am not sure why we could not raise the volume beyond that…As per the store guys, its because stereo amp power ratings are different ftom AVR ratings and they have high current. Is it true? If this were true, wouldn’t the speaker ratings have two different kinds of specs ?
OR was it because the amp is underpowered for the speakers?
Also in the case of a stereo amp do the speakers operate at their full capacity db levels while in the case of avrs I was using them at -7 or -8 db levels as per audyssey distance ? Maybe this is why the NR1200 sounded weak despite a higher power rating…
Kindly please enlighten me on the issue and differences between the power ratings of stereo amps and avrs, just so that I don’t make a wrong decision. Right now I am lost in this sea of information online. Also please anyone with hands on experience with the PM7000N and its capabilities to drive a tower speaker?
PS : After this purchase, my KEF Q200C centre and KEF C1 surround speakers would be free for sale. Also available is a DENON avr2113 with a faulty power supply. If anyone is interested kindy Pm me or drop a whatsapp at 9650368800. Thanks