I'm always open to advice. I was getting at the fact that many speakers can handle their wattage ratings with ease if the signal in is clean and undistorted. However, as hinted at above, a 20 watt receiver that is pushed way past its limits can do more damage than a 200 watt amp that is not being pushed hard. (ie both are trying to put out 100 wpc?)
Gallo Reference III midrange COOKED
They were purchased new from a dealer in 2007. I'm using an all PS Audio system (except for a Denon multi-player for a transport). I Was using a p300 power plant till about a month ago I purchased a Power Plant Premier here at Audiogon. Two weeks later the midrange drivers in both speakers are gone. They have since been to the factory for repair and returned. Repair wasn't covered by warranty. They said if the speaker was defective it would have already blown during the first three months.
My system:
Trio P200 pre amp
Digital Link III D/A converter (with Cullen Circuits level 3 mod)
GCA 250 Power amp
Power Plant Premier
The speakers are rated a 350 watts; but my PS Audio 250 watt amp cooked the midrange drivers in both speakers. Go figure...
Just wondering if anyone else out there may have had the same or similar problem?
My system:
Trio P200 pre amp
Digital Link III D/A converter (with Cullen Circuits level 3 mod)
GCA 250 Power amp
Power Plant Premier
The speakers are rated a 350 watts; but my PS Audio 250 watt amp cooked the midrange drivers in both speakers. Go figure...
Just wondering if anyone else out there may have had the same or similar problem?