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Speaker and amp pairing

Hi :)

Does this go here, in the amp sub, or does it not really matter?

I have been seeing a few threads here that mention the importance of pairing the speakers and amplifier.
So, I started doing some research, and came up with the following:

a) you want the correct impedance, as in the speakers should have a higher impedance and the amplifier a lower impedance
b) you want the proper amount of power; the wattage the amplifier puts out should match the speaker manufacturer’s recommended amplification levels
C) you want the speakers to have enough sensitivity so that the amplifier can effectively drive them

And that’s all I got :)

Is that about it - or is  there more to pairing than this?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
riffwraith
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dbphd
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I tried a Schiit Vidar amp with my KEF Reference 204/2C center speaker, but it didn't blend well with KEF Reference 1 mains driven by an Ayre KV-5 Twenty. Substituting a Parasound JC 1 achieves a seamless blend. I had 3 JC 1s I planed to sell; now I have only 2.
scpower
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Great info here. I recently purchased a cxa81 and really want the ML Motion 40i. 92db 4ohm. Will this amp's life be shortened by driving these speakers and will it perform adequately?

norton
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JMO, but I just bought a different amp that I always wanted to replace an amp that was still doing good after all these years but moved it to a den system. Both good quality amps.

Could tell NO difference in sound coming out of the speakers.

I'm in the camp that as long as the components are of decent quality there isn't going to be that much difference in sound for the average listener.

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