Are Polk LSI9's and Denon AVR3312CI a good match???

[Sean_Heins]

Thinking about picking up some Polk LSI9's and Denon AVR3312CI to power them.

I can get the receiver for about $680 (pretty much my ceiling). I play vinyl often (Music Hall 5.1) so having a phono pre-out is important... or I can get a preamp, but that would cut into receiver $$$. I also want surround capabilities. Is this receiver (Denon AVR3312CI) my best option that includes a phono? Will it power the LSI9's? I'm just not sure if 125 watts at 8 ohms is going to be sufficient for the 4 ohm Polks, although I haven't settled on the Polks. I will use the receiver equally in stereo and a 5.1 surround set up. Any other suggestions within the $680 range are welcome.

My very first speakers were some Polk bookshelfs- I am thinking of upgrading to the LSI9's and using the old Polks for surrounds now, but am also open to suggestions or comparable speakers. I considered some Def-Tech 40's as well. I have not heard them side by side but I recall liking the sound of both. It has been a few years though. I also just purchased the Polk DSW Pro 500 sub- not sure if it will matter with matching sound of sub and speakers.

Thanks in advance for any input!

[heiney9]

No not really, not to get the best from them. If you keep the level down it will do. Does this model have pre-outs? If so that gives you the option to add an amp so you won't be stuck later on. What are you running for surround speakers?

H9

[rooftop59]

Welcome ot Club polk.

If you do a bit of searching around, you will find lots of info on proper amplification for the Lsi series. I would suggest buying a slightly less expensive (preferably used) receiver that has pre-outs and then a 2 channel amp such as an adcom 545 or 555.

Good luck!

[Sean_Heins]

Yeah, it has pre-outs, but I would be broke after the purchase so they wouldn't do me much good for at least a year. Kind of sad... I was going to use some old R1's for the rear surrounds.

[mole']

680 for a AVR3312CI is a good price.

is that new?


that AVR has Pre-outs. you could add on an ext amp later down the line.

[rooftop59]

So why no go for a slightly older model like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-AVR-33...item2ebcf45fea

Buy a square-trade warranty and an external amp and you will be blown away by the sound...

[Sean_Heins]

That would definitely be a good option. Thanks for the link.

When I saw the 3312 I just got really excited becuase it has "Air Play" so I could finally enjoy all my music from my computer effortlessly.

[Sean_Heins]

It is not new, but its actually $579!