[receiver for R-820F]

Hello all.

I have 2 R-820F speakers in my living room.  It is a large room with a high ceiling.  It is not an video setup - only music.  I currently am using the Yamaha RX-V379 receiver which outputs 70 watts per channel.  The sound is good but not great.

 

Would I notice a difference if I got about a 100 watt per channel receiver?  I have found that I get a receiver of this power level at about $600 - I do not want to spend more than that.

 

According to the Klipsch recommendations these speakers optimally require 150 watts per channel, but receivers at this power are beyond my price range.

 

I would appreciate any recommendations, since I do not want to spend money on a more powerful receiver when I will not hear the difference.

 

Thanks.

 

Marc

 

 

 

 

[Reference vs. Reference Premier]

Could someone tell me the difference between the Reference and Reference Premier series?  I mean beyond the specs, like what is the sound difference. I am considering the RP-4000F and the R-610F.

 

Thanks.

 

Marc