your cantons are relatively inefficient at 87db, but your arcam should be more than adequate to drive 'em--arcam's power ratings tend to be understated. i've used my 65w/ch alpha 9 to run even large, power hungry floorstanders and never experienced clipping even at high voumes. i wouldn't worry about the nominal power rating assigned to the speaker, which tends to be a meaningless spec; the real criteria should be how it sounds with the amp. enjoy your purchase.
Canton Reference 9.2 with Arcam A85 underpowered?
Hi,
I couldn't resist some dealer demo Canton Reference 9.2's for $1999 (normally$4000.) I hooked them up to my Arcam A85 and they sound great together. The problem is that Canton says the minimum power rating is 120 watts (4-8ohms) and my a85 Diva is 85 watts into 8ohms. Should I worry about this?
Here are the links to the Canton speakers and Arcam integrated amp:
http://reference.canton.de/en/products/reference-9.2-dc.htm
http://www.arcam.co.uk/_ugc/file/a85p85_manual.pdf
Thanks,
Erik
I couldn't resist some dealer demo Canton Reference 9.2's for $1999 (normally$4000.) I hooked them up to my Arcam A85 and they sound great together. The problem is that Canton says the minimum power rating is 120 watts (4-8ohms) and my a85 Diva is 85 watts into 8ohms. Should I worry about this?
Here are the links to the Canton speakers and Arcam integrated amp:
http://reference.canton.de/en/products/reference-9.2-dc.htm
http://www.arcam.co.uk/_ugc/file/a85p85_manual.pdf
Thanks,
Erik