Onkyo Digital Integrated Amps


I am trying to decide between the 9555 and the A-5VL digital amps. My question is: What will drive a pair of B&W 602s3 bookshelf speakers better. The 9555 is 80 watts and has a dampening factor of 20. The A-5VL is rated at 45 watts but has a dampening factor of 60. Will the A-5VL have enough to push my speakers?? I would prefer that unit because it had a built-in dac.
mik971

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I have not seen the measured data on the 602s, but would, based on the rest of the B&W line recommend a good amp capable of driving lower impedance and high phase angle loads. The 9555 has gotten terrific press, is available at discount and can drive such loads.
Bob's rec makes sense, too, though Rotel is sometimes associated w/B&W. They are corporate cousins.
There are enough differences between NAD and Rotel to make a listen a MUST.