Amplifier (AV or Integrated) for R200 Bookshelves

sturner333
sturner333 Posts: 1
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I've tried to find posts to answer this question for minimal watts of a receiver or integrated amp but haven't found a good answer. Would something like the Emotiva TA1, Denon PMA-900HNE or DENON - AVR-X1700H be enough? or do I need more with the sensitivity of the R200?
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  • mikejedi0619
    mikejedi0619 Posts: 108
    Looks like the reviews I have read say it’s in room is 87 db on the R200. The Denon PMA should do it. If you want a Denon I would say go with that over the 1700. Much better to have a 4 ohm rated amp. But these seem to be a little more sensitive than the 86 on the specs. The Emotiva is 4 ohm rated as well and has 100 watts at 4 ohm. How large of a listening room do you listen in ? Both the Denon PMA and Emotiva should be good unless you have a massive room I would think. Just my 2 cents. I’m running a Yamaha AS2200 in my 12 x 15 approx loft upstairs with my L200s and they are 86 db and it’s more than enough. 150 watt at 4 ohm. Hope this helps , I am newbie with these Polks and loving them so far as I am sure u will enjoy the R200s very good sound for the money it looks like :)

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Out of those definitely the PMA-900. How big is your room? You may want something with a little more power if you are trying to play very loudly in a large room
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  • mikejedi0619
    mikejedi0619 Posts: 108
    Which one did you decide on ? :)
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  • shs
    shs Posts: 105
    Here is an article that does the math on how much power a Polk LSiM speaker with similar sensitivity needs to play loud: https://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/oped/how-much-amplifier-power-does-your-home-theater-need/
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