What AV Receiver would work nicely with KEF 2005.2 speakers?

Question

I have ordered the surround sound speakers and i am now looking for a nice amp to go with them. I am limited to what i can get as i live on an island. I have been looking at the Marantz SR 4001 and SR5001 does anyone have this set up?

Answer 1

Great choice on the speakers!. I also own KEF Speakers and i am a big fan. Well anyways i find Onkyo receivers to sound good with KEF speakers. but either or the Marantz will do also.
If you wan't to spend a little more you can buy A Cambridge audio reciever that will blow away Denon and Onkyo's recievers.

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=139&Title=Azur%20640R%207.1%20HDMI%20AV%20Receiver

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA640R&variation=SIL

Answer 2

Hi.The greatest compromise in a Receiver is the use of a single power supply for the Tuner,Preamp and Power Amps. The Denon AVR 3808CI is one of the best at the moment.It has 3 INDEPENDENT POWER TRANSFORMERS and 6 INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS.I think it would be a good match for your KEFs.(Much better than Marantz) The only way to improve on a Receiver is to buy a separate Preamplifier Processor and a 5,6,7,or more channel Power Amplifier.Of course you will require a very good Source component to give the Denon the best possible signal from the Source..Here is a link on the Denon.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-3808ci-first-look