trapezoid

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Is it hard on my amp to be driving 4 ohm speakers?
Yes, you're right. I have tried 16 ohms and not only do I have to turn the volume higher, but the music sounds muffled. At the 4 ohm setting the sound is clearer and louder. I'll just have to leave the speakers at 4 ohm until I eventually get a sm... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bach/The Three Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, played on cello and piano by Leonard Rose and Glenn Gould (both dead and gone). My turntable loves Bach. 
Your First System
My first system (not counting the Sears system) was purchased used as a system. It included a Pro-Linear turntable with an Empire cartridge, Technics SU-7700 amp, and Optimus 5 speakers. 
Is it hard on my amp to be driving 4 ohm speakers?
Auxetophone - yes, you're right - I do want to baby my amp most of all.Elizabeth - yes, I must play the music loud enough to make the speakers talk with all their glory. Thank you both and I'll do it at 16 ohm. And I may also get a smaller, 8 ohm ... 
Is it hard on my amp to be driving 4 ohm speakers?
Thank you both for your help. I'll try the 16 ohm setting and go with it. 
Anyone successful in dealing with Tinnitus?
My doctor was straight forward in telling me that there is no cure for that yet. I have it. Most of the time you don't notice it. You learn to live with it.