I have the 926's with a Rotel 1066 PrePro and the 1095 Amp
playing an Audio Aero Prima 24/192 CD player. I have plenty of base and it sounds quite good to me.
However, when I was using an Onkyo 70 watt per channel
HT receiver, I did not. My dealer advised me that these
speakers need at least 100 high current watts. Try to find an amp that will double the wattage as the ohms are cut in half, ie 100 watts at 8 ohms and 200 watts at 4 ohms.
When I upgraded to the Rotel gear, it was as if I had taken a blanket off of my speakers. I had more dynamics,
clarity, detail and extension on both ends. There was also a vast improvement when I upgraded to the Prima CD from
a Nad 541i. I have found that the 926's respond very well
to upgrades.
Be careful of the power ratings of HT receivers. They can
be dubious at times.
Try to find a local dealer that will let you take a demo
home to test in your system. It is the only way to be sure.
If you can't, then buy used. At least then you should be able to get most or all of your money back on a resale if
it doesn't work for you.
Good luck and enjoy the hunt!
playing an Audio Aero Prima 24/192 CD player. I have plenty of base and it sounds quite good to me.
However, when I was using an Onkyo 70 watt per channel
HT receiver, I did not. My dealer advised me that these
speakers need at least 100 high current watts. Try to find an amp that will double the wattage as the ohms are cut in half, ie 100 watts at 8 ohms and 200 watts at 4 ohms.
When I upgraded to the Rotel gear, it was as if I had taken a blanket off of my speakers. I had more dynamics,
clarity, detail and extension on both ends. There was also a vast improvement when I upgraded to the Prima CD from
a Nad 541i. I have found that the 926's respond very well
to upgrades.
Be careful of the power ratings of HT receivers. They can
be dubious at times.
Try to find a local dealer that will let you take a demo
home to test in your system. It is the only way to be sure.
If you can't, then buy used. At least then you should be able to get most or all of your money back on a resale if
it doesn't work for you.
Good luck and enjoy the hunt!