Good options for monitor Audio sliver line


Hello I have the newer design monitor audio silver 8 speakers , and am currently using a marantz 7008 avr to push them . I bought a emotiva xpa amp to add some more sound to the speakers , but sold it the next day . The marantz avr sounded better . Any ways I’m looking into staying with marantz , and stepping up into the seperates realm with the 7702mkii or 8802 but need to find a good amp that matches with my gear . For now I would like to add a amp just to the receiver , then step up to the pre amp. I wanted to to try intergrated but I use subs in my setup and Sonos for audio . I realize my stuff is not super high end , but I do appreciate a great sound , and try to get by while still raising a young family . I was told to buy a lexicon , or b&k 200.7 amp , but would like stuff newer with a warranty , unless these two amps are the bees knees .. Thoughts???
nesto719
Your speakers also have a sensitivity of 90db making them pretty efficient.  Any 100 wpc integrated that is stable and rated into 4 ohms will drive your speakers to sound levels higher than you would be comfortable listening at.

Also it is not the amp that will give you the improvement with music you are looking for.   It's the preamp!  This is why you were not happy with the Emotiva power amp. It drove your speakers just fine but you were still held hostage by your AVR's poor stereo preamp, even in so called "pure direct" mode.  It's an afterthought with an AVR.

If your serious about music, look into a 2 channel integrated amp designed for music with an HT Bypass feature.  You can seamlessly incorporate this unit into your existing surround sound system and also have a true Hifi stereo in one installation.   Google HT bypass to learn more.


Any intergrated amps with a ht bypass that you recommend?? Thanks for the input by the way
You're welcome.
Take a look at the Marantz Pm8005, PM14s1, PM11s3 all reference series integrateds built in Japan with HT Bypass. 

You up can also look at the Parasound Halo Integrated and Krell S300i.  Any of these will drive your MA's effortlessly, smoke any AVR or HT separates and sound wonderful with music.  Good luck!
paraneer nailed it.  The new Yamaha integrateds ~$2K, might be worth checking out, some very positive vibe.  

So if  I get a  intergrated amp do I still hook up the speakers and sub via my avr? I'm confused on the whole ordeal