Speaker power handling


I'm currently demoing some Dynaudio Focus 140 speakers rated at 200 watts rms/iec @ 4ohms.
With my older PSE amp rated at 195 w@ 4ohms the sound is good.

Now my concern is to try my Classe CA400 that is rated at 800w @4ohms without having an expensive repair bill. I do at times listen at higher volume settings with peaks around 95+db.

Should I resist temptations trying the Classe?
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Showing 1 response by mechans

Too much power should not be a problem. Generally speaking it is better to have the headroom which prevents the dangerous distortion an underpowered amp would produce when clipping. You may find that you cannot turn the volume knob up very far however without getting earsplitting SPLs. Given the Dynaudio tendancy to beg for power this may not be much of a problem.