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Help please choosing AMP wattage for a newbe

After many years, I am finally in a position to put a nice system together - but not all at once..

Here is my dilemma.

I just purchased a Classe SSP 600 and I now need to purchase the amps. The amps I would like to purchase are Pass Labs X 350. My speakers are rated at 200 watt max. The reason I want the 350 is because next year I will upgrade my speakers and want an amp robust enough to handle future needs. However, I don't want to ruin my current speakers - Martin Logan Clarity and Dahlquist 28s.

Is there a way to make sure I don't damage my speakers before they are upgraded?

I appreciate the feed back.
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audiofeil
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I wouldn't buy an amp until the final choice of speakers is made.

The amp/speaker match is the most important in every system.

There's a good chance you won't need 350WPC.
audiofeil
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Stanwal got it right Blindjim.

Although most amps will work with most speakers, few combinations are optimal.

So you buy a speaker (the most subjective and personal component in any system) that pleases your listening preferences and then an amp which is a very close electrical match.

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