Can a Denon DM39DAB drive high-end speakers?

[MrGreenGenes]

I've just bought the above mini-system, with Dali Zensor 1's. Great speakers, great little system (my Naim XS/Marantzcd6000kisig/focal speakers are now in the loft due to space restrictions in our new home :boohoo: ). I'm amazed by how small speakers/mini-systems sound has improved in the last 10 yrs. The Denon has 30W of power, so can I add higher spec speakers? I'm thinking of the Dali Mentor Menuets, only because I'm restricted space-wise (the Zensor's are on 60cm high stands). They need 20w-100w of power, the Denon has 30w...(my naim xs is only rated at 30w also, weirdly).

Would higher spec speakers be wasted on the Denon? Would there be enough of an improvement to warrant the extrs cost? Can the amp drive them ok? Thanks in advance...

 

[Andy Clough]

The Menuets are terrific little speakers, but in truth to get the best out of them you'd probably need something even better than the Denon.