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Integra 50.1 Speaker Setting Question

I have found a setting option on my Integra 50.1 receiver that allows me to set the speakers to either 6 ohms or 4 ohms. Any idea what this changes in the amplifier and if there is any advantage to one setting or the other?

My Focal 836v speakers are rated for a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, but have a minimum impdance of about 3 ohms. Is there any reason to not set the receiver to 4 ohms and give it every available option for high current capacity?
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The power output is rated for 130 watts @ 8 ohms. The dynamic power rating is 150 watts @ 8 ohms, 250 watts @ 4 ohms and 300 watts @ 3 ohms.

It sounds like the setting probably is more limiting in the 4 ohm configuration because it has the potential to limit the power output in order to reduce the load on the amplifier, correct?
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