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Can my amp drive the Paradigm Studio 100s

I have a Denon AVR-1910 receiver with rated at 90w per channel. I'm considering purchasing a pair of Paradigm Studio 100 v2; will my Denon cut it? I'll be using them with a sub for movies, but I'd still like to listen to a pure 2 channel setup some of the time. I'll be bi-wiring the Studio 100s. Any thoughts?
purplestallion
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mofimadness
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I have the same receiver (AVR-1910) running a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio 80's with NO problem. The 100's shouldn't be a problem either.

I do only use mine for home theater duties, but that taxes the amp in the receiver way more than just a 2 channel setup.

More power, (and a seperate amp) is always better, but IMHO, you should be fine.
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audiofreak32
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You need a lot less power than most would tell you. I have heard 22w tube amp running Dali MS5 towers and sounded great. 90 watts is a lot of power.
rlwainwright
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I had the 80s, but drove them with an H/K 100 watt/ch. 5-channel amp. The H/K has a ton of current, which the 80s just loved. Your Denon should be able to power them to satisfying levels, but the bass would be better with a high-current separate amp.

As for bi-wiring - I tried this with the 80s but did not really notice any improvement in the sound. I'd recommend saving your money for better source matl. or an outboard amp...

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