Revel F228be- will my amp be enough?


Need some help here. Considering purchasing a pair of  these speakers. For use in primary living room for 2 channel listening. Room is 14’x27’ w 8’ ceiling. 
 

My current amp is a Marantz PM- 11S3. This is rated at 100@8ohms/ 200@ 4 ohms.  Speakers are replacing Focal Chorus 837v’s
 

While not planning to drive them to extreme levels. I do prefer to listen somewhat loud. Also want to make sure these are resolving at low volume as well. 
 

Please let me know if you think this is sufficient power. Also interested on opinions of this pairing. 
 

Finally, also considering a used pair of Focal Sopra 2’s, but cost is $4k more and not sure the value proposition is justified. 

sjtm

Showing 1 response by rsfphil

I have the same amp as you (Marantz PM11s3) driving a pair of Raven Audio Celest' Towers (90 db 4 ohms). I'm in a 20X14 room with 7' foot ceilings and the amp has no trouble driving the Ravens. I like to let it rip once in a while and the Marantz has no trouble. As you stated the amp doubles down into 4 ohms and in less you are a total headbanger (which you are not) or in a very large room (which you are not in) in my opinion you should be fine.

   As a side note the PM11s3 is a very underrated amp. I've had mine for over 6 years and for people that know me that is a world record. The PM11s3 was KI's final top of the line Reference Series AB amp, every thing after that was class D (which I've never heard, but heard very nice things about). The phono stage is outstanding. I use an Ortofon Quintet Black LOMC with excellent results. In my opinion you would have to spend a whole lot more money to get a better sounding SS integrated (and it may just be different, not necessarily better) especially one with as good phono stage. Your Pm11s3 is definitely a keeper.