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Focal 826W and Dynaudio Focus 140

I currently have an Anthem 225 IA, a pair of Focal 826W w/a 800V sub. The system sounds great, but I have thought of adding a pair of Dynaudio Focus 140 monitors. Is their any benifits to use a four speakers' w/a 2 channel amp? Or should I stay w/a pair of Focal monitors. Lastly do I risk working the amp too much w/the additiona; load?

Thanks for any feed back.
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xti16
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The total impedance will drop when running 2 pair of speakers. Do you know if your amp has an over-current protection circuit? If there is no over-current protection I would NOT do it. The Dyns are 4ohm. If the Focals are 4ohm that would be a 2 ohm load to the amp. Years ago I had a Denon pma700 that I would drive 6ohm and 8ohm speakers together and at loud listening levels the Denon would shut down. Normal levels were fine.

Just my experience.
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