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Advice on Integrated Receiver

I currently have two Monitor Audio Silver 300s.  I have a Cambridge Audio CAX81 (80w/ch).  After reading the reviews, the speakers sound a bit underwhelming.  I have a Rega P6 turntable hooked up for most of the audio content.  In looking at the Max Wattage for the speakers I realize perhaps the amplifier isn't letting them breathe enough?

The speakers are rated at 200w max with recommended 80-200w RMS.   Am I way off base in thinking I'm underpowering these?

What integrated receiver would you recommend to really drive these?  Budget under $5k

bound4h
bound4h OP
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@audphile1 @mtbiker29 

ok, after much research I think I’m going to go with the Hegel H390.  I realize the power is much more than the MAs need it will serve well when I upgrade to the 803D2 or D3s.  Hopefully that conclusion is correct.  
 

I will post pics of room setup with dimensions, etc as I know that’s an easy fix.  

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audphile1
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H390 should be good. Gives you streaming capabilities as well. Add a good phono stage and you’ll be all set. 

bound4h OP
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Tell me the Luxman L-509X is overkill and that I wouldn’t notice a difference. It’s a beauty, but surely there are diminishing returns. I found a H390 at $4,300 and a L-509X at $6,950. Both on USAudioMart.  

Keep in mind my endgame is ditching the MAs for 803s.

http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=26#spec

 

builder3
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The Luxman should be stunning. I haven't heard the L-509X, but I own the L-590AX, which is everything I could have imagined, and more. I wouldn't ditch the speakers before you hear the new amp.

bound4h OP
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@builder3 what speakers do you run with the Luxman?

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