Copland CVA535

[SmoKnHot]

What you think of the Copland CVA535? I can get one at less than half price (demo model)

Will be used for 4ohm 350w speakers.

Used for HT primarily.

http://www.stoneaudio.co.uk/

 

[engtaz]

I don't like the fact that they only show 8 ohm load numbers. Running a amp/receiver at lower ohms then thier rated can burn up the amp/receiver or shorten the life of the amp/receiver. Email them to find out if it will handle 4 ohm speakers.

engtaz

 

[SmoKnHot]

I have read some reviews from Audio experts that say high end Amps that are rated at 8ohm are more than sufficient to run 4ohm speakers. This amp has a Power Supply that is 1300 watts, more than enough to run 5 speakers (only front 2 speakers are 350watt). 125 watt 8ohm would generally mean 250 watt 4ohm, 5 x 250 watt equals 1250 watt. So even if this Amp was running 5 speakers at 250 watt it would still manage power wise. I don't think this Amp will have any problems running 4 ohm 350 watt speakers.

Here is a review form Adioholics.

http://www.audioholics.com/education/frequently-asked-questions/connecting-4-ohm-speakers-to-an-8-ohm-receiver-or-amplifier