Matching amp and speaker

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Barry

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I can find a lot of information on this subject on the web. Although everybody seems to have their own thoughts on the subject, in general everybody agrees that driving speakers with a too feeble amp is bad. But what is a too feeble amp?

Right now I'm looking for a speaker to match with my NAD c320bee amp (which has a minimum continuous power of 2x50W and an IHF dynamic power of 110W at 8 ohm).

I listened to the B&W dm603 s3 floorstander which I thought was a nice combo with the NAD c320bee. But someone suggested that the NAD does not have enough power for the 603's and I risk creating distortion and blowing my speakers in the long run if I play them often loud. (my room is 36m2 but I might use them on parties sometimes). The B&W states a power handling of 20-150W at 8 ohm for the 603's. An impedance of 8 ohm with a minimum of 3. And a sensitivity of 90dB.

What do you think? Is this a good combination or asking for problems? I definitely don't want to blow my speakers!!

Should I be more modest and choose for the B&W dm602 s3 for example? The 602 has the same impedance and sensitivity but a stated power handling of 20-120W at 8 ohm

I would really appreciate multiple opinions on this problem because I don't want to go wrong with my first 'real' hifi set. Of course I prefer the sound of the 603's floorstanders over the 602's bookshelves but if you think it is not a wise choice I would choose the 602's.

Thanks
barry
 
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