Don't take those minimum power ratings too literally. The power levels that you'll be listening at depend on the efficiency of the speakers (specified in db at 1 meter at 2.83 volts or 1 watt input), the size of your room, the distance between the listening position and the speakers, and the dynamic range of the music you typically listen to (which is greatest for well-recorded symphony orchestra, and is narrow for most pop recordings, jazz, and chamber music).
Your amplifier should probably have a power rating comparable to the maximum rating of the speakers. If you don't typically listen to wide dynamic range recordings, you can probably get away with a less powerful amp, particularly if the speakers are efficient (greater than 90db sensitivity), and your room and listening distance are not especially large.
Regards,
-- Al
Your amplifier should probably have a power rating comparable to the maximum rating of the speakers. If you don't typically listen to wide dynamic range recordings, you can probably get away with a less powerful amp, particularly if the speakers are efficient (greater than 90db sensitivity), and your room and listening distance are not especially large.
Regards,
-- Al