A Sony 790 for 3 benjamins + tax will achieve close to the same results. As stated by Gene ( most modern AVR no issue with slew rate>gain high=loud) AKA receiver/two. ;) That's a completely ridiculous statement. That Sony AVR has very weak current drive and would fall on its face driving a pair of low sensitivity 4 ohm speakers tuned for low bass. The Sony is fine for what it is, but it's like saying a Hyundai Sonata will drive just as good as a BMW M340i. Both cars will get you from A to B but with a much different driving experience.
