My current Sony amp is on its last legs with "PROTECT" in the display
a regular occurance. My question relates to the 100w + 100w specified
in stereo mode. I rarely have the volume knob past 1/4 travel and
wonder if I need this amount of power for the replacement.

I am interested in moving to a smaller form factor receiver - the
panasonic SA-XR15 - which is specified as 40W per channel. Does this
mean to get the same volume effect in my house I will need to increase
the control to near its maximum? If this is the case what will be the
impact on the Rx itself? Will it have any detrimental effect?

Thanks

Simon


The difference between 40 Watts and 100 Watts is only slightly over 3dB
(assuming same loas and specs given into same load.

Depending on the amplifier design, you may not hear any difference.

I have a 200W/channel amp and a high current 45 W/channel amp. The 45 Watt amp
sounds better and can drive my speakkers to neighbor annoying levels very
easily.



Richard H. Kuschel
"I canna change the law of physics."-----Scotty