help with amp receiver selection for Axiom Speakers

[gago1101]

greetings!
I am planning to buy Axiom M80v2 front speakers and on wall Axiom speakers for center and surrounds. After doing lots of research, I decided to by separate amplifier to drive the speakers since they are rated at 4 ohms. In trying to save money I wanted to get:
NAD C272 2 channel amp-to drive the Axiom M80 v2
NAD T955 5 channel amp- to drive center, surrounds and my zone 2/3
Pioneer ELite VSX-23 to be used as a pre-amp only. I though I could use all
the pioneer great features excluding the amp (online price about $550,
which I think is a bargain)

I thought with this kind of set up I can get a decent amp-speaker set up at a reasonable cost. I can get the reciever and the two amps for about $2000 online, not including speakers.

Please help, would I be making the right decision, or is there something else to consider?

thanks in advance

 

[sedonalar]

I wanted to do a similar set up a while ago. I am not sure, but double check that the Pioneer has compatible output volume (volts) to match the NAD amps. I have heard of issues in the past. I spoke to Axiom audio in the past and they have mentioned the Outlaw audio amps as being strong enough to drive their speakers. I am sure the NAD's are enough, but I would review the NAD specs with Axiom to make sure.

One option, which is tempting right now is to look at the out going Yamaha RX-Z11. MSPR $5400, can be had for about $1999. on the web by authorized dealer. It should have enough power down to 4 ohm to power the Axiom, in a one piece solution. The Yamaha has the ability to add presence speakers above your mains, depending how exotic you might want to go.

Good luck. I have been thinking of trying to audition the Axiom 80's by trying to find someone near my area via their web site. I am a few months away from changing speakers. I want to hear the Axioms, the new Paradigms, or PSB.

 

[jhanley]

Any of the Denon AVR's will run the M80's just fine.

 

[agarwalro]

Since the M80s are the only speakers that need significant amplification, why not just get a 2ch amp for them and let the AVR handle the rest of the channels.

Emotiva has good value for money offerings in the 2ch amp catagory. You can also get a pro amp like Behringer A500, Europower Series, Yamaha P Series, etc.