clipping and max rated watts/max volume


Does clipping and max power/max volume usually occur before the volume knob is turned all the way to it's maximum full rotation? What point is typically full power unclipped / max volume? i.e. -Volume knob around half to 3/4 way to max rotation?
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Thank you Al. The Kappa 9s are the culprit. They dip below 1ohm at 30hz and 7khz. It was Foxy Lady.
Huh? Is there no correlation between pre amp output and amp input sensitivity? This is what ultimately determines volume control position in reference to max power output, no? I mean generally speaking, if my pre puts out 2v and my amp has an input sensitivity of say, 1.5v, won't the pot be at around 12-1 o'clock? Is this not a typical scenario? OTOH, would I not be using up the entire pot if I have 2v out and 2v in?
Sure, I get that. I'm just surprised the op wasn't given consensus in terms of typical circumstances. It's usually the case in my collection, low and high level recordings being the oddball. I thought pre amps were built to max out the average amp right around half way on the dial. This has been my experience, I think. Except for my Oppo BDP95 at 2v out direct to my LSR&D monos with 2.4v in. But I can get the clipping indicators on the amps to flash. Why would that be? Wrong specs?
Wow IS the word. I mean in reference to the Kappas. The amps output 375 watts at clipping but capable of 600+ watt peaks @8ohms. I would estimate about 110db out of the Kappas. I managed to round up another pair of identical LSR&D monos which are on their way. I have gone through lots of amps and these are the most transparent non-fatiguing amps I've ever heard. The gut-wrenching drive and slam is astonishing. I also have two 125wpch diy versions I've ordered chassis for so I'll have eight channels for my JBL project.