Lsi9 power requirements

Hungaro
Hungaro Posts: 3
edited September 2010 in Speakers
While a Denon 3311CI properly drive Lsi9 and a LsiC?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    I don't see anything about it being rated for 4ohm operation, so I would say no.
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited September 2010
    The specs say that it has "low impedance drice capability", but it doesn't say that it's stable at 4 ohms. You'll need a separate amplifier that is 4 ohm stable to get the most out of the LSi's, and to protect your speakers and AVR. That Denon has 7.2 channels of preouts, so it would make a fine pre amp.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited September 2010
    I've got the 3311ci powering the mids/highs of my Rti A7s. I'm going with a parasound amp in a few days and plan to use the preouts as well. Even bi-amped with an Onkyo amp, I think a dedicated amp will do more.
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  • Hungaro
    Hungaro Posts: 3
    edited September 2010
    Thank you for your replies
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk Hungaro.

    Start looking at new or used amps. Your Polks will not operate to their full potential with just a receiver.

    I always recommend getting at least a 200wpc @ 8ohms, this way you will have enough power to drive almost any speakers now & in the future.
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