Receiver for Spendor S3/5se

I have the 3/5s on loan and just put them in my tv/bedroom system driven by my old NAD 40 watt receiver. Given their relatively low efficiency, I am shocked by how good they sound.

I would think that the NAD T752 should be able to drive them fine being 80w x5 with 150w dynamic. Whether this or any of the receivers on your list will "compliment" the Spendors ??? Owned the S 3/5's and I drove them fine w/ an 80w receiver. One other dealer you might want to look into would be (www.kiefsav.com) They carry NAD I'm pretty sure and they have excellent prices w/great customer service. Good Luck! Bill

Thank you for your responses. The receivers I'm most seriously considering are the Harmon Kardon AVR-525, NAD T752, Denon AVR-2803 or the Onkyo TX-SR701. I have 2 main concerns: 1. will the unit compliment the sound of the Spendor speakers, and 2. is there enough power to drive the inefficient Spendors?

I would look into this. Sherwood Newcastle R-925 (new) at www.avielectronics.com/blowout.html for $375. If this still available and the dealer is authorized and is selling A-stock/new unopened box this is very much worth considering. (I believe this rec. had a $1000 retail price.) Also, Sony's ES Series (5-yr. warranty) to consider. One dealer, I believe "Saturdayaudio.com" has a deal on one of the NAD's av receivers.(Look under the "deals" page.)

Actually, SONY has revamped its ES line of AV receivers. You can get a near TOTL unit like the SONY STR-DA4ES A/V Receiver for $800 at J&R Music http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=921&Product_Id=3654213. If the SONY is not to your liking, I would look at the Onkyo SR701.