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How is current measured?

i always read about how certain speakers (like maggies) need high current amplifiers to really shine. i am new to this and was wondering how is current measured? can i look at the specs from different amplifiers to see which have the highest current? is an extra high current detrimental in anyway?
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konghhd756
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Hi. Using your calculation and applying it to my Plinius 8200K1 rated as 175-watts @ 8-ohms and 250-watts @ 4-ohm gives a current of 7.9 Amp.

I was thinking of changing up to the 8200MK2 rated at 175-watts @ 8-ohm and 300-watts @ 4-ohm giving it 8.6 Amp. So is 8.6 Amp significant in actually listening to 7.9 Amp?

btw, I am using the Magneplanar 1.6QR. Thanks.
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