Can a Nikko 1019 run 5 ohm speakers?

[gatorvrx]

I've searched the archives, but can't find much info on the Nikko specs past wpc. I have some 5 ohm Martin Logans. Will the Nikko run these or should I stick with 8 ohm speakers for the Nikko.

 

[AltecDarpa]

does the back of the receiver say it can run 4-16ohm speakers? it should say near the speaker jacks

 

[gatorvrx]

Yes it does, I am an idiot. Thanks, I was looking for an old owners manual and never thought to look on the back of the reciever. And yes the Nikko NR 1019 does support 4 - 16 ohm speakers.

 

[Fred Longworth]

Just remember, you can ONLY run the Martin Logans. Don't hook up another pair of speakers and run them at the same time. Then the net impedance will drop below 4 ohms.

For example, if you run 8-ohm speakers simultaneously with the ML's, you will have a net impedance of --

5 x 8/5 + 8 = 40/13 = 3.08 ohms

Fred

 

[gatorvrx]

Understood, thanks guys.