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Exceding recommended power rating

Hi Folks,

I have a question about power ratings of speakers.

I have purchased a pair off Dynaudio Focus 360's which have a power handling rating of 300 watts at 4ohms.

The amplifier I would like to use with it is a Conrad Johnson Premier 350,which has a out put rating of 350 watts into 8 ohm's,and 600 watts into 4 ohm's.

My question is simple.Is the amplifier going to blow my speakers even if I never play it very loud?

I have seen reviews on here and other places where the reviewer has said they thought these speakers could take even 1200 watts.

This amplifier fits what I'am looking for,I just want to make sure I don't ruin my speakers.

thanks

twangy57

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@twangy57 

Yes,that’s what I being told.I have seen that in other posts,how when someone replaced their amp with one with more power,suddenly everything was better.I just wanted to make sure before I committed to it.

Having a big amp its sorta like having a V12 engine, loads of power but you're never going to be able to use it all.

A big amp gives presence, the ability to handle everything that's thrown at it, including micro details.

CJ are very well respected.

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