Can all amps drive a 4 ohm load?


My second silly question in as many days. I'd really like to know though. Can all amps drive a 4 ohm load to some extent, or will some only work with 8 ohm speakers?

I'm using an Audio Aero Prima integrated at 40wpc, and there's no mention of the power output into 4 ohms at all. I'd like to take it over to a friend's place to try it out on his maggies, but I don't want to blow anything up.

Thanks!
lousyreeds1

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Well in a sense most all amps can drive a 4 ohm load but if they don't have much current delivery they won't drive it to loud levels and the sound in general can be a bit enemic. Maggies in general like lots of wattage and current. I doubt that your unit would show off either the capabilities of the amp or the speakers. Not something that I would spend my time doing.