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Ohm Model F - What amp/receiver should I get?

I was told that the Ohm (Model F; and possibly other) speakers aren't your average speakers where you plug them into a receiver and just play them.
My dad; who has passed away; has CROWN amps; various types, but I know nothing about amps.
However, I was told Ohm's are best with amps.

Are there any sort of receivers that can play the Ohm speakers? Or do I need a certain type of amp?
crownamp_jr

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parasound63
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Crownamp-

You have F's? Congratulations.

What I know is a bit limited, and I'm going to try and not make a fool of myself by acting like an expert. But I can confidently tell you a couple of things.

First- I personally know of no receiver that can handle the F's. Your Ohms need quite a bit of quality power- right around 250 watts RMS. Your best bet is a good amplifier- there are plenty available here on Audiogon. However, the F's are tricky, and too much power can also cause problems if you over-drive them.

The second thing I can tell you is to prepare to answer a lot of questions about yout F's. Any idea what year they were made? Are they original drivers? What condition are they in?

That's it for now. With any luck, a few more experienced A'goners like Mapman will chime in. Be sure to read the entire thread: "Micro Walsh Talls- whose actually heard 'em" that was started by Rebbi. There is a lot of information on all things Ohm, including amps, pre-amps and most of the things you are wondering about.

Have fun, and be patient!

-P
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