4 Ohm Load

Guys,
Some great response here. I keep learning. I'll keep it backed off. I've got an integrated amp that's adequte power for the VA's but I really like the tone of the old SX series receivers and my integrated has no tone controls. You get what you get.
I used to have the SX-1250 with JBL L300's and liked the ability to adjust the tone, especially at low litening levels. I suppose I could buy up into the SX-850 or higher and use just the pre amp section? Maybe there's a pre that's more modern that will do what I'm looking for and not cost thousands? I had said that I wouln't bore you with why I wanted to hear this old receiver at home in the first place, but that's why.
Thank you again for your feedback and the ohmformation.

Mike

Mike,

You're welcome. Keep in mind that boosting the bass, via tone controls or an equalizer, will dramatically increase the power demands on the amplifier, also increasing the likelihood that an underpowered amplifier will clip. Although if the boost is modest, and the volume levels are low, you'll probably be ok.

Best regards,
-- Al

I used to own a pair of JBL L300s and I'm still kicking myself for selling them. Now that speaker would work fine with your SX-636.

One of my first rigs was a 125 watt Pioneer receiver and a pair of JBL L65 Jubals.

I wonder if I would be impressed by this matchup today?

I realize a lot of people gravitate to systems like this.

My source was a Dual 1219 and a Grado cartridge.

I never regretted selling the gear and moving on to Ls3/5a's and Dynaco tube gear and LP12 table FR cartridge.

To my ears it was so much better than the Pioneer/JBL.

Perhaps it was just the source upgrade that made all the difference.