Monitor Audio RX6


I recently purchased a pair of Monitor Audio RX6 and center channel speakers. I am looking for recommendations for a good receiver and 3 channel power amplifier that would match well with them. I was considering either the Marantz 7007 or Yamaha 3020. I've read on many websites that Onkyo is not a good match due to being too bright??...whatever that means. I have no idea where to start with the power amplifier. I was considering the Emotiva XPA-3. Not sure that is a good match. The wife and I really enjoy 50/50 movies and music. Smooth Jazz, Blues, Mild Rock, Classical, R&B.

I have to admit, I am so impressed with these speakers. Just a beautiful sound!!

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Rapier
rapier77

Showing 2 responses by mjmch2003

I have a pair of RX6's; currently using a Bel Canto c5i; I had a pair of Silver 5i's and used a CJ MF2250 and Cary CAD 200. At the time, I also had a Parasound Halo Pre; my brother has a pair of Silver 5i's and is using a Cary tube pre (CAD 308) and some kinda Class D amp he bought from Amazon (don't ask me why, that's just how he does things).

All combos have been excellent. The Cary had the least "slam."

Important to note: I *do* use an MA subwoofer. I have it rolled way, way back, but it does make a positive difference. By way of comparison, I recently heard Focal Aria and Nola Contender-both had way more bass, but were less transparent. If I flip my sub on, the Monitor combo smokes both those speakers for less than half the price.

You've made an excellent choice in speakers. Have fun with the source components. I have a feeling Jolia would pair nicely with MA, but that's speculative.
Additionally, a friend has a pair of Silver 5is paired up with a 20-year old Onkyo receiver and it also sounds great. The Onkyo has tone controls and I think he has the Bass jacked up. It works.