Hey thanks much for the extensive and detailed reply, it is appreciated. I didn't think the Marantz was that bad as it was a top of the line receiver that was $2200 when new but that is why I asked the question. I have the emotiva XPA-1 gen 2 monoblocks for the revel studios and I want to try something different there one day too. I am hoping a shop will let me plop in a JC-1 or something like that just to see if the upgrade is worthwhile. I do mainly watch movies with this and the newest audio formats along with full 4K/HDR is important to me. I hope to get some Revel ceiling speakers in the future so I can have Atmos. Thanks again, I will be sure to keep my eyes peeled at my local used stereo shops in Portland for some of the units you have recommended.
Revel Ultima 2's and Amplification
Hey,
Just looking for some feedback here. I have Revel Ultima Studio 2's up front powered by monoblocks so I am good there. My question is regarding my Revel Ultima Voice 2 and the Gem 2's used for center and surround respectively. I also have some aperion verus grand towers being used for the surround back speakers. Powering the surrounds, surround backs, and center is a Marantz SR 7011. This is a relatively high powered nine channel receiver and I am only using five channels so I feel like I should be fine. Plus the speakers are all six ohms and the receiver is rated for that so I am guessing I am easily getting a good 100 watts per channel if not more. With the lower load required for the surround channels I just wanted people's feedback if I would see any benefit from getting something like a parasound halo A31 to power the center and surround Revels. By the way my crossover per Audyssey is 90HZ for the Revel center and 110hz for the Revel Gem 2's which are wall mounted. The Aperion Verus grand towers for the surround back use are crossed at 60hz. Thanks for any input and I haven't noticed any distortion playing movies at pretty good levels.
Scott