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Matching
Amplifier
and Speaker
Ratings
When matching speakers to amplifier wattage – ordinarily, the amplifier
should have a continuous RMS output power rating the same as or higher
than the speakers at the same impedance rating. For example, 200W
rms
, 8
Ω
speakers driven by a 200W
rms
at 8
Ω
amplifier is not as ideal as 100W
rms
,
8
Ω
speakers driven by a 200W
rms
at 8
Ω
amplifier.
Note: 200 Watts is twice as loud as 20 Watts not ten times as loud.
Due to the protection functionality designed into the R200i, this tradition
no longer needs to be adhered to. The R200i is suitable to use with
speakers that have power handling greater than it’s continuous rated output
and in fact, would greatly benefit from speakers that can handle the output
peaks the R200i can deliver.
For more information, please refer to Chapter 3 “Protection Functions” and
consult the “Clipping Protection” section.
Caution! The clipping limiting protection functionality of the R200i is effective
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY when it is used as an integrated amplifier. The clipping
limiting protection will NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT be present when used in DIRECT INPUT
mode, but will provide a warning.
Perreaux equipment is designed with substantial headroom built in – that
is, the reserve necessary to reproduce musical peaks without clipping.
Final
Thoughts
High fidelity systems are an investment deserving of careful thought and
personal time. Your preferences, priorities and constraints will dictate the
parameters of your purchase, your ears will tell you what is the right choice
for you. Our experience tells us that the bitterness of dissatisfaction lingers
long after the fragrance of cheap price is forgotten, hence our use of the
term – investment.
