Sierra 2 amp needs

[maheeinfy]

I was running my Sierra 2 for a while now from Emotiva mini A-100 and i always liked the sound

Recently i switched it out to Yamaha receiver rx-v675(mainly due to ease of using with a remote) and i have to say the life is sucked out of the audio. Poor dynamics is what i noticed the most.

I wonder how many are running these fine speakers from AVR taps and do not get the best sound possible.

Also if anyone had a chance to try different amps with Sierra 2, did you find any special pairing?

[enricoclaudio]

I run my Sierra 2s and Lunas with Emotiva XPA-200 and Sierra Towers + Horizon with Emotiva XPA-3. I tried the Sierra 2s with Parasound A23 and didn't find any difference in sound so I returned it back and kept the XPA-200.

[Roen]

I run my Sierra 2s and Lunas with Emotiva XPA-200 and Sierra Towers + Horizon with Emotiva XPA-3. I tried the Sierra 2s with Parasound A23 and didn't find any difference in sound so I returned it back and kept the XPA-200.

I am debating this as well, because I currently have a RX-A660, and I'm thinking of donating this receiver to my parents for a RX-A2070 + Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3 for the Front LCR. They current run a Denon from the late 90's, early 00's.

It's also an excuse to add another pair of Atmos speakers to my condo.

[maheeinfy]

I run my Sierra 2s and Lunas with Emotiva XPA-200 and Sierra Towers + Horizon with Emotiva XPA-3. I tried the Sierra 2s with Parasound A23 and didn't find any difference in sound so I returned it back and kept the XPA-200.

Thanks! Parasound was in my list of items to try one day, but i probably don't need to rush out and get one because Emotiva does an excellent job powering the Sierra 2s

I think i will get rid of my AVR and get some separates