Need Opinion on my receiver/speaker setup

Bob Richards
Bob Richards Posts: 27
edited January 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I have just purchased a set of Polk Lsi 9's. I have one receiver a relatively new Yamaha RX-797 and a vintage Sansui AU-X901. The Yamaha is rated at 100 watts while the Sansui is 130 watts. Both can handled 8 and 4 ohm speakers. I bought the Sansui in 1983 and have always loved the way it handled my old SDA floor speakers. Any opinion on which set would give me the most optimal performance on these new Lsi 9's? Will be using Audioquest type 4 cables with gold banana connectors. Thanks for the comments.
Polk Monitor 60's
PSW 10 Sub
Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
Denon DP-29F Turntable
AudioQuest 4 Cables

Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
Polk Lis 9's
Yamaha 697 CD player
AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2009
    If it were me I would use the Sansui to power the LSi9's and use the Yamaha for a paper weight. YMMV.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited January 2009
    Yama what?
    The Sansui.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2009
    I would say Sansui also.

    But I also don't know why you wouldn't try both, since you have both... You never know unless you try....




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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    I don't know why dkg made the negative comment about the Yamaha. It's actually a very good 2 channel system. I will give both a try and see which one I like better. Thanks for the inputs.
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2009
    Because that is Doug's opinion and you asked for opinions.
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited January 2009
    Be careful with the Yamaha. I used a 90 watt reciever to drive a pair of Klipsh 8 ohm bookshelf speakers and it would start clipping at about half volumn. Fried two sets of tweeters before I gave up on it. Unless they have made vast changes in their recievers, I doubt it will like the 4 ohm load regardless of what they rate it for.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2009
    Bob Richards wrote: »
    I don't know why dkg made the negative comment about the Yamaha. It's actually a very good 2 channel system. I will give both a try and see which one I like better. Thanks for the inputs.


    Bob, You probably should try both, keep in mind though, the senior members on here know their stuff, ive improved my system by trial and error and a lot of input from these guys.:D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2009
    So Bob, why is the Yammer a good 2-Ch. system?

    Now you should know I dont think it would make that good of a paperweight, however, as an anchor for a small boat it may be useful, at least that is my 02. Well actually its a nickel, but only a nickel on a dime of the entire story.

    I am thinking the Sansui, but maybe you can change my mind.

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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    I'll try them both. Thanks for everyone's comments. It was very helpful.
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited January 2009
    I would try both but I think the Sansui will win.
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