Using an Amplifier, Marantz 2330

[P-SX950]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a Marantz 2330 and there's a question that I have. With the speakers I just got I'm afraid that I need some power to really drive the speakers (100W+). My question is.... If I get an external amplifier for the 2330 and only use the preamp within the 2330, am I taking away from the inherent 2330 sound quality that everyone raves about? If this is the case, I'll be leaning towards a 2325 or Sansui 9090 for the power (I think). Thanks in advance for all of the input.

 

[sanjib]

2330 is 130W RMS per channel. Did you mean 2230?

 

[Steven Tate]

130 wpc isn't enough?? Dang, those must be some power hungry speakers. Wait....did you mean 2230?

 

[P-SX950]

I did mean 2230, I apologize.

 

[Steven Tate]

Yes, you could separate the preamp and use another amp. Yes, it would change the sound. If a 2325 is an option, that's the way to go. No need for another preamp. 2325 is my main unit, and it sounds great.

 

[P-SX950]

Awesome, that's exactly the information I needed. Thanks so much!