Onkyo TX-SR805 vs. Rotel 1075

ViperZ

Ok...

I got all new speakers for my HT. B&W CDM-1 for mains, B&W CDM-CNT for center... Here is the problem: I got Totem Rokk for rears. B&W are 8-Ohm speakers, Totem are 4-Ohm speakers. Even though Onkyo is supposed to handle 4-Ohm speakers, it just doesn't look like it's able to drive Totems in any way, shape or form .

I am looking to get Rotel 1075 5-channel amplifier. Would it make sense to use Onkyo as a preamp only and let Rotel drive all 5 speakers? Onkyo is "rated" at 130 Watts/ch "2 channels driven". Rotel is rated at 5x120 watts /ch / 8 ohms "all channels driven" (http://www.rotel.com/UK/Products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=3&Tab=1&Pic=1)

Would I have significant improvement if I were to add this amp? It just feels like a waste of Onk... My B&Ws were demoed in the store with complete Rotel system (CD/Pre/Amp), and they sounded fantastic. They sound great with Onk, but the thought that Rotel is still for sale.. grrr...


Thanks!

Montoya

Get the rotel you will thank me later it makes perfect sense to use the onkyo as a pre with the rotel doing the powerplay.