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parallel receivers

I have a Marantz sr-48, 2 Tannoy MX4's and a pair of Kef Cresta and have problems with loss of power when playing all 4 speakers at once. Initially, I thought maybe the receiver was not powerful enough, but on doing more research I found out the real issue has something to do with the way the power flows through the speakers and that I need to start looking for a receiver that has parallel channels instead of serial channels. I think I am using the correct terminology. Can anyone give me any advice on receivers that have this parallel function that I can look into. Price range is under $1000.

Thanks

Michael Scott
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prpixel
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How about picking up a impedence matching speaker selector box. Niles audio sells one

http://www.nilesaudio.com/products/aip_speaker_selection.html

This will allow you to hook up multiply pairs of speakers to a receiver, or amp, and the receiver will see a constant ohm load. I have a friend that has 8 pairs of speakers hooked a Denon receiver for his whole house audio system. I've been over his house for a few parties, and it has plenty enough volume.

Good luck,
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