Just to add to the mix that pre-amp overload may also play a part. Sometimes some form of attenuation is needed between source and pre. Especially if you are only getting limited volume adjustment.
Current vs. Watts??? Need clarification.
I've got a Rotel RB 1070 PA (about 125 watts) driving Spendor S8 speakers and I can't escape the feeling that this amp doesn't deliver enough power to drive these speakers. I'm getting clipping at pretty moderate volumes - say 1/3 on the volume knob. I've heard that this may have to do with the level of curreent actually being delivered to the speakers, as opposed to the amp's stated wattage output. I have read that the S8s like a lot of power but I would have thought 125 watts sufficient to drive a 2-way Is my amp just too small? Anyone have any thoughts on this?