HK 247 suitable?

[lilkeys]

I'm look at getting RTi10s, RTi-A3 and CSI-A4. I still don't know about Subwoofer (will welcome any advice).

Anyways, would an HK 247 be a suitable receiver for these speakers? It's only 50W per channel, but I've read that HK is very conservative in its power rating.

[danger boy]

it should work ok.. of course more power is always better.. try it out.. and if it doesn't sound quite right.. think about adding just a two channel amp for the RTi10's.

[ND13]

Remember that HK uses high current amps...a huge plus. If you decide that you need more power for your fronts, the 247 has pre-outs, so you'd be set for addin a P-Sound, Audiosource. or the amp of your choosing.

Goodluck!!!

[Kex]

Welcome to the Club lilkeys. From experience, harman/kardon ratings "all channels driven" are more accurate that those of most others which are frequently rated "two channels driven" (at least Onkyo actually state that clearly in their specifications). However, the RTi10 have woofers which an RTi8 does not have. In my experience with speakers similar to the RTi8 and having read other Club members posts on this topic when using RTi10, I would say that you will need to plan for external amplification with the RTi10. In fact, you may even need to plan for quite a powerful external amplifier (200w per channel). Not because the 247 is only rated at 50w though: it is most likely putting out as much power as many other receivers rated 150w.

If you think you may not want to use an external amplifier, then you might want to consider getting the RTi8 instead.