Yamaha Aventage AVR

[David Harper]

I've always had separate pre and power amps in the past but recently bought a Yamaha Aventage AVR because I now want something that can do everything (blu-ray (OPPO UDP 203), internet streaming (youtube, netflix) , IPOD via USB, 50 in. HD plasma tv, satellite TV, etc. The AVR has been performing perfectly so far and the sound quality is,as far as I can tell, just as good as the more expensive separates that I've had in the past. Now I want to get the new Maggie LRS speakers. Would like some opinions on whether the Yammy (95wpc) will be capable of driving them. I do have a powered sub which could do the bass which would take over the heavy lifting from the Maggies but I'd really rather not use it Since I have the feeling it would probably just detract from the sound quality of the Maggies. The Yammy is described as a "high current amplifier section" (whatever that means if anything). Thing is the Maggies are 4 ohm. I'm guessing the AVR should work as long as I take it easy on the volume. Only two channel stereo ( front left-front right). No surround, no other speakers. So does anyone here have any experience with this? Thanks in advance for any ideas.

 

[BigVU's]

I don't but am looking at Yamaha gear among others. I think there is a difference in current and voltage amplifiers - or at least I think I read somewhere there are different approaches... Maybe one of the experts will clarify. Curious what model Yamaha?

 

[David Harper]

it's the RX-A 780 if it's not up to driving the Maggies I can always use it as a preamp.

 

[rwortman]

Get them and give it a try. If it’s not satisfactory get a stereo amp for the front channels. I run my Aventage 1070 that way. Less strain on the internal amps if you want to run a surround set up too. I just got a Crown XLS 1502 and I know some folks are running Maggie’s with these and love it. I’m probably going to sell the amp that I was using. Do the Maggie’s have bi amp connections? If you are going to do stereo only maybe you can use two of the AVR’S amps for each speaker.

 

[David Harper]

not sure if the maggies have bi-amp connections. I'm still waiting to receive shipment of them. There's an 8 week wait for them. It will be stereo only.
No surround. Just front L +R. Can't wait.