I would look at NAD integrated amps. The newer ones have an ipod dock, sub out and plenty of power options. An NAD rated at 80 watts will out power your onkyo and will drive the speakers you want. You can save some money buying used. Look for some audio reviews on google.
WHICH ONE TO BUY?
I am new at this. That said - I just purchased a pair of mint, Dahlquist 30 speakers. I like them a lot. But I have an ONKYO 80 watt receiver, (purchased somewhere around 1995) that is not 4 ohm stable - and these speakers seem to want a lot of power.
I would also like to add a powered sub; and the ONKYO does not support a powered sub.
I usually play music. But I also use this for home theater.
I really do not care about surround sound and other types of home theater sound processing. However, I really need a remote. I also have an IPOD dock that I play via the aux input.
Does anyone have a recommendation regarding what to do:
Should I buy:
- an amp and preamp?
- or a 4 ohm stable, multichannel receiver for home theater? Is there such a thing?
OH, and one more thing. I have two kids in college, living the dream. So, an indication of cost would also be helpful.
I really appreciate any, and all input, as I am really confused. I am not even sure what questions to ask and how to problem solve this.
Thank you everyone in advance,
Bill
I would also like to add a powered sub; and the ONKYO does not support a powered sub.
I usually play music. But I also use this for home theater.
I really do not care about surround sound and other types of home theater sound processing. However, I really need a remote. I also have an IPOD dock that I play via the aux input.
Does anyone have a recommendation regarding what to do:
Should I buy:
- an amp and preamp?
- or a 4 ohm stable, multichannel receiver for home theater? Is there such a thing?
OH, and one more thing. I have two kids in college, living the dream. So, an indication of cost would also be helpful.
I really appreciate any, and all input, as I am really confused. I am not even sure what questions to ask and how to problem solve this.
Thank you everyone in advance,
Bill
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