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compatability confusion for newbie, yamaha ca-1010

i am setting up a new system, purchased mint ca-1010, rated at 90 watts into 8 ohms, almost double into four etc. i am looking at powering paradigm titans 8 ohms 80 watts, and a passive svs sub 4 ohms 350 watts with it. it has a coupling switch on the back. on or off. i don't understand ohms. is there a swtch or something that determines what the amp puts out4 or 8 or is it the speakers themsevles that determine what they need and take it? will this setup work?
uncertainsmile

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uncertainsmile OP
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thank you.
uncertainsmile OP
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ahhh! I am now begining to understand. the speaker determines the load(ohms) and the amp provides it(if it can) nd a sub needs separate power(usually) that has a cross over to set the sub to begin where the speaker ends. more power(clean)(not extreme) the better than less. speakers can(generally) handle it. how my doin' so far? this ap actually has crossover settings, subsonic, treble and bass, i think. thank you all. my fiancee will LOVE the smoke free house. (from amps and speakers frying)
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