What are these?

HTguru1982

Found them on CL. No model number listed. Any ideas?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/2521464850.html

nadams

Looks like RTA-12. The speakers alone are worth more than that. I'd be surprised if that NAD receiver had enough juice to really run them, though.

HTguru1982

I'm heading out now to pick them up. I picked up a Yamaha RX-V2500 receiver. Will that be able to power them? It's 130 watts x 7.

nadams

It will power them, yes. Just be careful of your volume levels, or you may toast the tweeters.

I would recommend separate amplification, of course. Or a high-powered integrated. HT receivers aren't usually designed for this kind of load.

HTguru1982

I picked them up. The speakers are in good condition with a few nicks here and there. They sound amazing. I'm going to hold off on using the Yamaha with them until I can get a separate amp. The NAD seemed to power them fairly well so I'm going to use it for now.

nadams

What's the model of the NAD?

HTguru1982

The model number is 7155.

After messing around with things, it turns out that the NAD is busted. The radio worked when I tested it out but none of the inputs work. Nothing but static on each one. I knew the cd player didn't work when I picked everything up so that only leaves the turntable and tape deck. I don't have any records or audio tapes so no way of testing them. Normally, I'd be super pissed but I only paid $120 and the speakers themselves work just fine.

nadams

Yeah, like I said... those speakers are worth more than what you paid for everything. I wouldn't be too upset about the other gear. BUT, you could look in to trying to fix what's wrong with the NAD on your own. Could be a simple fix... or not.

HTguru1982

I probably will try to get the receiver fixed. From what I've read, it's pretty well respected. I would like to use it for a small music only system.