Goal
I'm looking for an AVR/amp to power Focal Aria 948 speakers, and then some.
Current setup
I'm using a Pioneer A30 (70W) amp with Teufel T 500 Mk2 (170W) speakers and a Teufel subwoofer T2300 SW. I use the Recorder Out to power the subwoofer. I'm not an audiophile, so while this isn't optimal, it works fine for me.
I'd like the new amp/receiver to be able to power all of them (4.1?), sometimes simultaneously. Does this mean I need a receiver? I prefer a good old classic amp, because I don't need video/radio/wireless/etc stuff that receivers have.
Source
Computer 3,5" (MP3) or TV audio out.
Considerations
* Impedance: the Focal 948's doc says the Nominal impedance is 8 Ohms. But it also says the Minimum impedance is 2.5 Ohms. Which should I use when choosing an amp? I get that impedance is frequency dependent, but still. Do I need a 4 Ohm amp?
* Power: The 948's doc says 50-350W is needed. So, my current 70W amp is too little, especially with the Teufel speakers & subwoofer. How much should I aim for?
How is the Marantz SR5010 (8 Ohm, 180W) for me? Or do I need something like the Pioneer SC-1224 (4 Ohm, 200W)?
Budget
About 1k, preferably spend less of course.
Room size
About 35 by 14 feet.
Context
I'm not an audiophile. I can't distinguish 192kbit MP3s from FLACs, and am not always located in the optimal geometric point w.r.t. the speakers.
Goal
I'm looking for an AVR/amp to power Focal Aria 948 speakers, and then some.
Current setup
I'm using a Pioneer A30 (70W) amp with Teufel T 500 Mk2 (170W) speakers and a Teufel subwoofer T2300 SW. I use the Recorder Out to power the subwoofer. I'm not an audiophile, so while this isn't optimal, it works fine for me.
I'd like the new amp/receiver to be able to power all of them (4.1?), sometimes simultaneously. Does this mean I need a receiver? I prefer a good old classic amp, because I don't need video/radio/wireless/etc stuff that receivers have.
Source
Computer 3,5" (MP3) or TV audio out.
Considerations
* Impedance: the Focal 948's doc says the Nominal impedance is 8 Ohms. But it also says the Minimum impedance is 2.5 Ohms. Which should I use when choosing an amp? I get that impedance is frequency dependent, but still. Do I need a 4 Ohm amp?
* Power: The 948's doc says 50-350W is needed. So, my current 70W amp is too little, especially with the Teufel speakers & subwoofer. How much should I aim for?
How is the Marantz SR5010 (8 Ohm, 180W) for me? Or do I need something like the Pioneer SC-1224 (4 Ohm, 200W)?
Budget
About 1k, preferably spend less of course.
Room size
About 35 by 14 feet.
Context
I'm not an audiophile. I can't distinguish 192kbit MP3s from FLACs, and am not always located in the optimal geometric point w.r.t. the speakers.