What are these?

[HTguru1982]

Found them on CL. No model number listed. Any ideas?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/2521464850.html

[nadams]

Looks like RTA-12. The speakers alone are worth more than that. I'd be surprised if that NAD receiver had enough juice to really run them, though.

[HTguru1982]

I'm heading out now to pick them up. I picked up a Yamaha RX-V2500 receiver. Will that be able to power them? It's 130 watts x 7.

[nadams]

It will power them, yes. Just be careful of your volume levels, or you may toast the tweeters.

I would recommend separate amplification, of course. Or a high-powered integrated. HT receivers aren't usually designed for this kind of load.

[HTguru1982]

I picked them up. The speakers are in good condition with a few nicks here and there. They sound amazing. I'm going to hold off on using the Yamaha with them until I can get a separate amp. The NAD seemed to power them fairly well so I'm going to use it for now.

[nadams]

What's the model of the NAD?

[HTguru1982]

The model number is 7155.

After messing around with things, it turns out that the NAD is busted. The radio worked when I tested it out but none of the inputs work. Nothing but static on each one. I knew the cd player didn't work when I picked everything up so that only leaves the turntable and tape deck. I don't have any records or audio tapes so no way of testing them. Normally, I'd be super pissed but I only paid $120 and the speakers themselves work just fine.

[nadams]

Yeah, like I said... those speakers are worth more than what you paid for everything. I wouldn't be too upset about the other gear. BUT, you could look in to trying to fix what's wrong with the NAD on your own. Could be a simple fix... or not.

[HTguru1982]

I probably will try to get the receiver fixed. From what I've read, it's pretty well respected. I would like to use it for a small music only system.