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    How to handle an overpowered amp

    Hi, thanks for checking my post out. I am in a unique situation for me, I actually have more power than my speakers (Energy C-5) are rated to handle (first time in my life), in fact double. Although I am careful, I do listen to music loud at times and I am concerned about the potential for speaker damage. The speakers I have are rated to 150 watts, but the amp is a 300 watt NAD 2600A. Quite powerful from what I hear so I am concerned this is to big a mismatch. Any thoughts out there or encouraging don't worry about it experiences?


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    Forum Regular Florian's Avatar
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    Dont worry, the NAD is ABLE to deliver more than enough power but if you dont use it it wont damage anything.

    -Flo
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    If it starts to sound distorted, turn it down. Otherwise, no problem.
    WARNING! - The Surgeon General has determined that, time spent listening to music is not deducted from one's lifespan.

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    That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

    Quote Originally Posted by GMichael
    If it starts to sound distorted, turn it down. Otherwise, no problem.
    Audio rule # 1. Only thing I would add to it is one word at the end of that statement. The word "NOW!"

    FWIW, rule #2 is always power down equipment when kerfutzing with wires. If you follow both, your toys should last a long time.

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    No worries, your NAD can't hurt your speakers, only you can do that. Having more power is a good thing, to little power is a bad thing. Now go on, enjoy all your favorites and smile.
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    Forum Regular Florian's Avatar
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    And when switching between sources that have different output voltage make sure to turn it down too. My friend didnt, and his Krells blasted close to 1.8KW into a bass panel which ripped it in half like a phonebook. Was expensive!

    Don't worry, its no problem.

    -Flo
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