Need Help - Receiver for B&W 685 Theater

[jacoka]

Guys,

I can get a great deal on a B&W 685 Theater system. I have auditioned the speakers and love them. I had always planned to use them with a Denon 2310ci (or 3310ci If I can save enough money), but I can get a sweet deal on a Harman Kardon 354. I understand that this receiver is now discontinued, but it may be a good opportunity.

The price I can get for the 354 is US$600, which for Mexico (where I'm from) is a great deal.

Do your think the HK 354 can get the best out of the B&W's for a price range between US$800 and US$1100. Should I save up and spend more?

Thanks for any replies.

 

[jostenmeat]

I think you'll be fine. It looks like it has preouts, so if you really believed you needed more power, you can always add an amp. Even just a three ch amp for the front three, but I'd say you're probably just fine as it is. It will depend on how loud you like it, how far you sit, etc. I do believe most people, 99% of folks, listen waaay below reference level.

Tell us how it sounds! cheers.

 

[jacoka]

Thanks. A possibility I have to check is if I can bi-wire the two fronts since I will be using only 5 speakers instead of 7.