Onkyo CR-505

 

Griswold
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I've just bought a set of Paradigm speakers and need a cd player and amplifier to go with them. I was looking at the Onkyo CR-505, which includes a cd player, amplifier and DAB radio for a bargain price(A£220)

The problem is that the amplifier is rated at just 25W per channel, and that's at 4ohms (speakers are 8).

I don't listen to music particularly loud, and was wondering whether that amp will be sufficient to drive the speakers. I don't have a large budget, so the cd with built in amp was favourable. Any advice?
 

Gold Member
Username: Artk

Albany, Oregon USA

Post Number: 2007
Registered: Feb-05
The Onkyo will not likely be adequate to get the best from your speakers. Which Paradigms do you have?
 

Griswold
Unregistered guest
I've got a pair of Titans.
 

Griswold
Unregistered guest
The problem was not so much "Will I be able to get the best from my speakers", as I know I will not with a budget of <£300. I was just wondering if the Onkyo will allow a decent volume without distorting and damaging the speakers.

If not, is there any better solution with a similar budget?

Thanks in advance.
 

Gold Member
Username: Jan_b_vigne

Dallas, TX

Post Number: 6237
Registered: May-04


If the Onkyo is being sold at a dealership, I would suggest taking your speakers to the store and asking for a demo before you make the purchase.


 

Griswold
Unregistered guest
Ok, thanks for your help.
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