Good AVR to Power B&W 683's

Smdavis,

You don't need a new receiver, just add a quality high current outboard amp if you feel your Marantz doesn't have the gusto to do a proper job of powering your B&W's.

I recently owned one of these Parasounds and it was a fine amp that seemed much more powerful than it's rated 125w/ch output.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-2125-7-units-available-2012-09-19-amplifiers-75165-waxahachie-tx

Bill

Thanks for the input. Pardon my ignorance, but will this type of pre-amp work well for 3-way speakers, or is it better for 2-way?

Thanks,
Scott

...also, if I have 2 fronts, center channel, sub and 2 rears, (5.1 set-up) would I not need a 5-channel preamp?

Scott

Your receiver can easily handle the surround channels. Just find you a 3-channel, high current Parasound, Adcom, Emotiva, or other decent brand amp for the front L/R and center speakers.