Newbie13, the W3-871s used in the ELF's has rated power of 15 watts and maximum power of 30 watts. I think this means they can handle 15 watts continuous and 30 watt peaks.
I ran them with the 22 watt Denon UD-M31 and they broke up but I don't know what wattage exactly. Although they aren't designed as a high-efficiency Lower type driver.
Ran them with a "20" watt AIWA XR-EC12 but this thing only put out 85dB with 88dB efficiency speakers. So I would say this is a 1 watt mini system and it ran them okay.
I think the absence of a crossover may help the power rating. Conversely it sure makes Thiels suck up a lot of power.
Rutledge Audio Design also makes RAD micros based on the same Tang-Band deriver.
I ran them with the 22 watt Denon UD-M31 and they broke up but I don't know what wattage exactly. Although they aren't designed as a high-efficiency Lower type driver.
Ran them with a "20" watt AIWA XR-EC12 but this thing only put out 85dB with 88dB efficiency speakers. So I would say this is a 1 watt mini system and it ran them okay.
I think the absence of a crossover may help the power rating. Conversely it sure makes Thiels suck up a lot of power.
Rutledge Audio Design also makes RAD micros based on the same Tang-Band deriver.