Same watts at 8 and 4 ohms?


I'm in the market for an integrated amp and trying to sort through tech specs. My understanding of the tech aspects of hi-fi gear is limited. Looking for some clarity in regard to watts-per-channel specs.

It is my understanding that wpc at 4 ohms is typically 1.5x -2x the wpc at 8 ohms.

But I'm seeing a number of respectable mid-fi integrateds with the same wpc for both 8 and 4 ohms. The NAD 388 is one and I think this is true for several of the Cambridge Audio units at a similar price point ($1500-$2000).

The NAD features make a point of saying " 4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers". 

Would appreciate any insight to what these specs mean and what 4 ohm stable really means to me. My speakers are 4 ohm speakers.

Thanks,

George
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Respecting your need for a small, attractive integrated that will do the job:

The Parasound you just mentioned, or 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa46bj-ayre-acoustics-ax-7e-solid-state

60 into 8, 120 into 4.  Respectable, within spec of recommended power for your speakers, esp. if you tend to play at half volume. 

I had no idea you could get into ayre at this price point, what a great recommendation.