Dyn owners-- what HT receiver do you use

[banswee]

I'm thinking of having my Dyn 52SE converted to a front speaker for Home theater. I'm really tired of the BOSE system as my HT.

So, I've been lurking for a receiver but I kinda worried since I can't really tell if the power rating are sufficient to drive the power hungry Dyn's. I tried connecting my Int. AMP but it only has analog connection and that's something I don't want when watching movies ( I still prefer digital connection/sound on movies).

So, what receiver are you using on your Dynaudio speaker?

TIA

[banswee]

denon, onkyo, pioneer-- OK?

I don't want to spend that much tho.

[banswee]

I think I'm leaning on a denon a/v receiver. However, the power rating publish was for 8 and 6 ohm only.. will that work?

[Josquin des Prez]

I am using an Arcam AVR300 with Audience 72/122C/62/52SE/Sub500.

The 52SE should be awesome as front speakers. They sound better than my Audience 72. I just pulled my 52SE out of my HT system to use as speakers in an office system.

You will definitely want an AVR that is stable at 4 ohm for extended periods.

P.S. Love the Subie. I have a '11 WRB STi sedan. Also have the same in DGM.

[banswee]

Originally Posted by RaceTripper

I am using an Arcam AVR300 with Audience 72/122C/62/52SE/Sub500.

The 52SE should be awesome as front speakers. They sound better than my Audience 72. I just pulled my 52SE out of my HT system to use as speakers in an office system.

You will definitely want an AVR that is stable at 4 ohm for extended periods.

P.S. Love the Subie. I have a '11 WRB STi sedan. Also have the same in DGM.

Thanks Dean. I may have to re-think if I'm going in 'all-in-one' sound route. I may have to part with my int. amp and just settle for an AVR.

[Josquin des Prez]

I segregate my AV and music systems. I do not like the sound of the AVR for two-channel music.

[Intamin]

I had/have an integra DHC 40.1 that I was using for a while. It's still in my system, but now strictly for HT purposes. I always thought it sounded good though.

[AKA_Hyfi]

I am using an Integra 30.3 with 42s as rears, 122c center but I use the pre outs to my main 2ch rig running my 82s and just flip the input and turn my volume knobs to 12 o'clock for matching the Integra.

[doggiehowser]

What are you using to drive yr Dyns in 2 channel now?

Just reuse them.

Dyns love good power and TBH few AVRs have good quality watts. You might be better off getting a cheaper/preowned AVR with pre out and hook up a decent power amp. Or share the power amp from yr stereo setup with a HT bypass.

If budget is tight, the Emotivas are pretty good deals.

[banswee]

Originally Posted by doggiehowser

What are you using to drive yr Dyns in 2 channel now?

Just reuse them.

Dyns love good power and TBH few AVRs have good quality watts. You might be better off getting a cheaper/preowned AVR with pre out and hook up a decent power amp. Or share the power amp from yr stereo setup with a HT bypass.

If budget is tight, the Emotivas are pretty good deals.

I agree. I already dismantled my 2 channel rig.

In doing so, I re-used my trusty Kestrels as my main speakers. The int. AMP, & the 52SE is already boxed-- I don't know if for good..

In my experience, the Dyn's wants to breath and I can't find my preferred sound when I use it in a tiny room.