Separate amp with an avr


Hello to everyone. My question is this. In my bedroom I have a Marantz SR 5010. Can I add an external amp to this receiver for the purpose of supplying power to the main speakers, Paradigm S2. Would it make any difference at all? Just wondering if "better" power to the mains for music and movies, would allow the Marantz more breathing room? The amps in the Marantz are fine, but the Paradigm's use more juice than the Def tech studio 55's that were the mains before. Thankx in advance for any ideas. Just thinking out loud!

arthurd
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when I substituted a 120 watt Parasound amp for the front channels of my 120Wx5 Onkyo AVR, the differences were quite significant...seems you need to borrow an amp and try as we all have different thoughts/experience with this...

Find a used 2-channel 125w/ch+ B&K, Parasound, Anthem, Acurus, etc for less than $500.00 and you should be good to go.

Bill

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