Receiver for D4 Speakers

[kenntak]

I need to replace my receiver. It will be driving Era (Peachtree) D4 speakers (Sensitivity: 84dB, Impedance: 6 Ohms). I was thinking of the Denon AVR-E300 (Power Output Per Channel 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08%THD@8ohm - 75 Watts); (Power Output Per Channel 1kHz, 0.7%THD@6ohm-120 Watts); (Maximum Power Output Per Channel - 175 Watts).

Will that receiver be sufficient to drive my D4 speakers? If not, what would you recommend for a not too expensive solution?

[blackraven]

How loud are you gonna play those things? Small speakers but very low sensitivity. Why don't you get a nice 2ch Harmon kardon Recevier with some high current behind it like this-

Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver in Stereo and Surround Sound Receivers | JR.com

It has bass management, 2 sub outs and 45 peak amps of current along with a slightly warmer sound. It will do a better job than an AVR like the Denon at a budget price.


Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver

This Outlaw Audio 2ch receiver with Bass management it a step up the chain for a high powered receiver-

RR2150 Stereo Receiver

[JohnMichael]

Do you have a budget? Have you considered an integrated amp? If you are only doing two channel and do not listen to radio I think you can do better for the same money with an integrated amp. Your speakers would benefit from a strong power supply for the low efficiency of the speakers.

[blackraven]

I agree with you JM, but do you know of any budget Integrated amps that will have 45 peak amps? People use the HK's and Outlaws to drive Magnepans. But if his budget allows, something like a PeachTree Nova 125 would sound great. There is a guy on AC forums that uses a Nova to drive his Magnepan 3.6's.

[kenntak]

Do you have a budget? Have you considered an integrated amp? If you are only doing two channel and do not listen to radio I think you can do better for the same money with an integrated amp. Your speakers would benefit from a strong power supply for the low efficiency of the speakers.

I am sorry, I was not clear. I am doing 5.1 channels for music and movies. I have 4 D4 speakers, an Era center channel and an Epic sub. I guess my budget depends upon what will work well, but I would like to stay close to $500 if possible.

[blackraven]

Consider an Onkyo 717 or 818. They tend to have beefier power supplies. Or at least find an AVR that has preamps out so in the future you could buy a dedicated 2ch amp to run just the front speakers.