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mhjmhj
06-25-2007, 07:45 AM
Hi!

I'm looking to get an amp to power some vintage Acoustic Research AR-3a speakers in a second zone (another room from my receiver). My receiver has multi-room capability.

This is the amp I'm looking at:
http://www.oaktreeent.com/Stereo_Amps_and_Pre-Amps.htm
(second from the top - Yamaha A-1020)

The AR-3a's are reportedly power hungry and 4-ohms. If you look in the following image, it has a description of all the impedance capabilities of the amp (which confused me):
http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Stereo_Amps_Pre/Yamaha_A-1020_Stereo_Amplifier_rear_close-up_collage.jpg

I also have a set of small (cheap) outdoor speakers rated at 4-ohm, wich I could connect to this amp.

Thank you!!