ICEPower or Tripath?

That is true,30 wpc into 8 ohms.It doubles to 70wpc into 4 ohms.Further,the 70.2 offers 2X the maximum output current drive capability.

I thought the 70.2 and 30.2 have the same power output? Both 30W at 8 ohms? Maybe the 70.2 is more refined.

Before spending that much money, you might want to try a pair of Quad12L-active speakers. I don't know if the driver and cabinet are identical to your current speaker, but I own a pair and they are pretty darn good.

You can buy a new pair of Quad12L Actives for under $900 or wait on a used pair for probably under $700. If you love the actives, you can sell off the 845 SET and 12L2s and pocket the difference or spend it on other stuff....

Enjoy,

TIC

I owned a Red Wine 30.2 for a short period of time and in my system it was the most musical amp I have ever experienced.Unfortunately,it wasn't a seamless match with my Electroststats and clipped on more difficult musical passages.
Hindsight being 20 20 I should have opted for the more powerful 70.2 mono blocks.
The 30.2 with the right speakers would be hard to surpass and you don't have to be concerned about PC's.