B&W 802 S2 & MAC 4100?


Found and inherited, respectively.  Are these compatible?  I’ve seen posters say the 803 S2s need 200 wpc.  I don’t need huge volume (small spaces) but I don’t want to damage the speakers.  Grateful for any advice!

marimac

Bees and Mac was always classy, but would indeed go for high-powered Mac with 200+Wpc even if you don't want to listen loud. They need some current even at moderate volumes.

They will not be damaged using less power. A 200wpc amp actually sounds only twice as loud as a 20wpc amp on musical peaks.Ten times the power equals twice the perceived loudness.

Based on my experience with other B&W speakers, you definitely won’t take advantage of what the 802 S2’s can do with that receiver.   

Thank you for the wisdom.  I’ll try the combination out and see how it sounds once I get the B&Ws fixed.