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krell KSA 200S or 100S to drive mani 2's?

Krell KSA 200-S or 100S to drive otem Mani 2's anyone know or have first hand experience...I have a pair of totem Mani 2's, they are 4 ohm resistive load w/ peaks well below that on diffivult, demanding passages, and for subterranean bass they are (potentially) capable of...are suggested specs raings are 80 to 200 watts into a 4 ohm load...so a 100 watt into 8 ohm amp like a Krell would successfully double into 200 watts at 4OHM, clearly a 200S would deliver 200 watts into 8 ohm load, or 400 watts continuous into a 4 ohm...more than adequate headroom...from a financial/purchasing as well as getting true performance out of the speaker, is a strong 100 watt into 8 ohm amp that successfully doubles with halving of impedance, is this plenty successful, i.e., Krell KSA 100S or Audio Research 100.2, or could the amp still not do as successful a job and be overtaxed m and therefore is it worth the extra money to purchase a larger 200w into 8 ohm desing, one that would double to 400 watt into a 4 ohm resistive load and provide left over headroom...any thoughts or experience are apprecaited
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lapierre
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The KSA-200S would be my choice. But I could live with the KSA 100 or Audio Research in the short term. I say this from experience and based on the type of music I prefer (Jazz/Electronic with some vocals sprinkled in) which is very fast and dynamic.

Great monitors IMO sound better with amps that provide ample current capacity and increased headroom. The result is both more musical and more satisfying in the longer term.

My previous monitors (Wharfedale Diamond, Monitor Audio, Dali, Vienna Acoustics and Totem) were paired with different tube and solid state amps all with higher current or Class-A output.

Your sound will be more relaxed and confident. Complex passages in songs midrange and bass will have more dynamics and better soundstage.
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