4 speakers, 2 channel amp

Looking at the specs for the MC-2200 I found here:

http://audio-database.com/MCINTOSH/amp/mc2200-e.html

I think you would have no problem. The amp is stable into a
1ohm load, (a 1ohm rating is listed anyway). If the
Paradigm speakers are 8 ohms each, running them in parallel,
the amp would see a 4 ohm per channel load...no problem.

Even if the Paradigms are 4 ohm speakers, the amp would see
a 2 ohm load, still shouldn't be a problem, if the specs are
correct. What model of Paradigm speakers do you have.
Maybe check to see what the actual impedance is.

Also, the wattage really isn't the concern with the amp,
it's the impedance it can handle/drive safely. The MC-2200
seems to be a beefy amp with pretty high current
capabilities. It even has a "power guarding
system" that should protect the amp and speakers.

Brad34695...that's what I thought. You could wire them in
parallel to either the 8ohm or 4ohm tap. Really doesn't
matter. I would probably use the 8ohm tap. The amp will
see a 4ohm load that way, but Liz is correct also that the
4ohm tap will see the same impedance.

Your MC-2200 has a protection circuit, so you should be safe
either way.

Sorry, Al posted before I finished mine. Al is one of the
most knowledgeable people on here. He is wise, he is good.
Do what he says...