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Receiver for Spendor S3/5se

I just bought Spendor s3/5se mains and the Spendor SC3 center. I now need an A/V receiver that is an appropriate sonic match. The Spendors are not very efficient (84 db). The mains can handle 125W and the center 80w. I want to stay in the Denon, Harmon Kardon, NAD, Onkyo or Kenwood lines because I can get great prices. Thank you, PARE1
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rar1
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Actually, SONY has revamped its ES line of AV receivers. You can get a near TOTL unit like the SONY STR-DA4ES A/V Receiver for $800 at J&R Music http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=921&Product_Id=3654213. If the SONY is not to your liking, I would look at the Onkyo SR701.
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I would look into this. Sherwood Newcastle R-925 (new) at www.avielectronics.com/blowout.html for $375. If this still available and the dealer is authorized and is selling A-stock/new unopened box this is very much worth considering. (I believe this rec. had a $1000 retail price.) Also, Sony's ES Series (5-yr. warranty) to consider. One dealer, I believe "Saturdayaudio.com" has a deal on one of the NAD's av receivers.(Look under the "deals" page.)
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Thank you for your responses. The receivers I'm most seriously considering are the Harmon Kardon AVR-525, NAD T752, Denon AVR-2803 or the Onkyo TX-SR701. I have 2 main concerns: 1. will the unit compliment the sound of the Spendor speakers, and 2. is there enough power to drive the inefficient Spendors?
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