I haven't had any fires or explosions, My worst mistake was more an error of judgement.
I had a large Vandersteen speaker w/integrated subs (dual/opposed 12" woofers per speaker) & required an external speaker amp. I was using my first serious SS speaker amp, an Adcom 555 that I had modified, greatly improving the depth & impact of the bass. The Adcom was an astounding bass amp.
But I read somewhere that Perreaux amps were the very best for subwoofers--even better than Brystons. So I paid ~600 for a used 200 WPC Perreaux. I was so certain it would work that I sold the Adcom to a pal (for not much $$). The Perreaux proved a distinct step down, audibly inferior to the Adcom. That was 32 years ago. My friend still uses the Adcom every day.
I had a large Vandersteen speaker w/integrated subs (dual/opposed 12" woofers per speaker) & required an external speaker amp. I was using my first serious SS speaker amp, an Adcom 555 that I had modified, greatly improving the depth & impact of the bass. The Adcom was an astounding bass amp.
But I read somewhere that Perreaux amps were the very best for subwoofers--even better than Brystons. So I paid ~600 for a used 200 WPC Perreaux. I was so certain it would work that I sold the Adcom to a pal (for not much $$). The Perreaux proved a distinct step down, audibly inferior to the Adcom. That was 32 years ago. My friend still uses the Adcom every day.