Yes you can as long as your are use the volume control diligently. Also many often overlook the input sensitivity of an amplifier and when using preamp, this is where synergy come into play. Keep in mind that this applies to separates and not much into integrated amplifiers.
Too powerful of an amp!?
Hello Audiogon fellows - I have a pair of 805 D4's and the recommended amps for this speaker are required to be rated between 50W-120W (as per spec sheet). I was eyeing some McIntosh amps as upgrade to my existing amp, and the only one that falls under this range is a MA5300 or MA252, they are the only ones that are rated 100W per channel for 8 ohm speakers (and I don't fancy/want those amps).
Can I safely go above recommended threshold for my B&W's? up to 3---400W per channel?