Help me choose an av amp for monitor audio RX series

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Hi all

im about to build my first proper av system. i currenly have a pair of RX2's but i am about to buy the RX centre and some rears to match. The big question is how much should i spend on an amp. Im leaning towards Yamaha AV amps as they go well with monitor audio. Would something like a RXV667 or RXV767 be able to run the RX range properly or shall i be looking at something more expensive??

Any help is much appreciated

 

[Anonymous]

The minimum I would look at to run the RX speakers you have / intend to add is the RXV1067, and if budget allows maybe even the RXV2067 if you can stretch.

 

[chris hollands]

Yamaha amps are a good match for the RX range , not sure on your budget but a good starting point would be the RXV 1067 .

I have the Denon 2311 and feel that the speakers would justify a much better receiver already and i have only had it 3 months.

 

[Anonymous]

my budget is really around the £650 range and no more. Was hoping i could away with a 667 but i just think it would be a complete waste of the speakers Interested to hear other peoples opinions

 

[Anonymous]

If you are intending using the pre-outs on the AVR and using the AS500 to power the RX2s then either the 767/1067 would be a good option, as the unused power for the fronts would then be available for the remaining speakers, but I still would stick with these as a minimum.

 

[chris hollands]

You will also get a 1067 for less than £650 at the mo !

well worth the extra money.

 

[Anonymous]

The yamaha 1067 is a good bet if you need networking and can be had for around £620 very good amp and looks stunning, or try the denon 2311 the prices on these have come right down and can be had for £450 which is superb value for money (your basicly getting the 2311 at 1911 prices), i bought one on saturday for £449 from RS and its excellent.