Center and Mains

I "feel " the need to apply more power to my front speakers. One because, I'm not using half of their capabilities (wattage) plus I'm hoping the added power will clean up / reveal those little hidden jewels within a recording / sound track.
My question is can I add power and find those nuggets or should I forget the power and find the right processor?
front mains: Def-Tech 7000 Sc1000 watts
http://www.definitivetech.com/products/bp7000sc
Center McIntosh XCS200 600 watts
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=speakers&ProductId=XCS20...
Processor: Denon 4308CI http://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/avreceiversht/avr4308ci
Amp: 7 Channel MC8207 http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=amplifiers&ProductId=MC8...
Another motivation, (putting it all out there) I have a 12.3 channel speakers setup in place ready to go, but without the amp channels or processor to push it all - it would allow me to use the MC8207 to power all the surrounds nicely.

jsigle01-17-2016 10:30pm

elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,439 posts 01-21-2016 at 07:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jsigle, Michaela says it best. If you tell us what city you are in, maybe another member can stop by with a nice pre/pro and let you play? The other option is to buy on-line from a retailer with a money back guarantee. Emotiva & Outlaw do that. Even better, skip the pre and try an Oppo.
jsigle OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 01-21-2016 at 09:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm in N Alabama. I have a Marantz dealer close and have reached out for a demo. Your point about used is a good one and that's one of the reasons I've moved to separates from an AVR. Making it easier to keep up with tech. What is a Oppo?
elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,439 posts 01-22-2016 at 02:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oppo is a DVD player that plays almost every format on disc. It has a nice built in volume control, great quality, nice DAC and tons of features. Go to oppodigital.com
jsigle OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 01-22-2016 at 03:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I'll read up on them. Lots of accolades I see.