Integrated Amp for LSi15

Blaczek

I recently bought a home and the old owner left their entire HT system behind: 2 LSi15s, 2 LSiFX, LSiC and PSW1000, all of this is being powered by a Denon AVR-3805. I plan on selling the LSiFX and LSiC as I will only ever use this setup for music and the room isn't huge. My question is whether or not the current receiver is adequate or if I should looking to getting a more powerful integrated amp. I'm a complete audio newby and want to keep the whole system simple so I am not interested in separate pre & power amps. I'm open to buying used, what would you recommend?

pitdogg2

You do not need multiple threads on the same subject.

mantis

If you run the LSI 15's in small and use the Subwoofer, you're fine especially in a small room.

skrol

The LSi15 is a hard to drive speaker with impedance dipping down around 2ohms at certain frequencies and need current, not just watts. Speaking from experience you could start out with that receiver but I think the LSi15 will benefit from an amplifier that can drive more current. I ran my LSi15's off an old but hefty Denon DRA-835. The bass just didn't have much impact even with the upgraded woofers. They came to life when I switch to a Parasound HCA-800ii and even more so with my HCA-1000A. The bass tightened up and the speakers just sound right (cohesive). I would consider these amps as low end Parasound but very capable. I hope to upgrade to an HCA-1200ii or HCA-1500 but the HCA-1000A is cutting it for now.

I had similar experience with my LSi7s that I use in my office. I figured I could just use a receiver and a sub since I wasn't pushing them. They sounded like crap. Then I set the up with the HCA-800ii and they are wonderful.

skipshot12

I’ll post my same answer as in the other thread…

“I’d buy a Krell FBI Integrated (used) in a second if had the scratch.
An integrated that will drive any speaker thrown at it.”