How many watts per channel should I be using when


I've been using a Tandberg 3012 int. amp (100 wpc) with my Polk RTA 12's for the past 25 years. Lately, I have been blowing tweeters when playing the system at high volumes. I suspect that my amp isn't up to the same specs as when it was new. It makes me wonder whether I should now be considering buying a more powerful amp that would play at higher volume with less distortion and hopefully, not be blowing my tweeters. I was wondering if anyone is still using these speakers and what kind of amp you're using.
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The situation may be that you have 100w/ch,but can't swing enough voltage or current.P=V X I,100w could be 50V and 2A or any combination in between.You might want to switch to separates,maybe even less power will suffice.
The RTA 12 has some form of tweeter overload protection. I suspect that is your problem. Contact Ken Swauger, customer service guru at www.polkaudio.com and see what he has to say.

Still a great speaker!