Q. The Cambridge Evo 75 you mentioned last week looks compelling, but I already have a streamer (a Cambridge model, in fact) and my budget is much less than $2,000.
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Q: I recently bought a pair of the top-of-the-line LSiM707 tower speakers. I have a Sony STR-DE845 receiver. Will it be enough for these speakers? If not, what receiver or amplifier do you recommend for under $1,000?
A: Your Sony is not a good match. The power specifications are not impressive. It is considered an entry-level model and is out of its league working with a pair of LSiM707s. You need to upgrade to do the speakers justice.
My usual recommendations, the Outlaw Audio RR2160 receiver ($899) and Cambridge Audio CXA61 integrated amplifier ($999) both would work well. See them at cambridgeaudio.com.