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Too Much Power?

I have a question that relates to the maximum power output of new Bel Canto Ref 600M monoblocks, which I am considering to replace the Audio Research 150.2 SS amp I am currently using in my main system. (Yes I am another of the "lunatic fringe" who enjoys the results of good quality Class D.)

The Ref 600Ms are  based on a Hypex Ncore module, and are stated to produce a maximum power output each of 300W into 8 ohms.  My question  is whether this can prove to be a problem in powering my Focal Alto Utopia Be speakers, which are stated to have a "maximum" power handling capacity of 250W each (their nominal impedance being 8 ohms).

I listen to mostly classical instrumental and vocal music and other acoustic instrumental music, and do not listen at particularly loud levels:  the ARC 150.2 is rated at 150W per channel into 8 ohms and it has never in 10 years appeared to go even close to its limits; I rarely if ever  turn up the volume control on my ARC LS-25 past the 11:00 o'clock position.

Should I be concerned about the Bel Cantos damaging the Utopias, given the speakers' 250W per channel maximum capacity and the 300W per channel output potential of these amps?  The Be tweeter and other components of these speakers can be very expensive to have to repair, not to mention the inconvenience and aggravation which I really do not need. 

Thanks in  advance for any thoughts or advice on this.

northernfox
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noble100
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bo1972,

   You stated:" We live in a world what is getting harder and more greedy each year."

     I want to give you a little grammar tip that'll make your posts easier to read and comprehend.  I notice in many of your posts that you frequently state the word 'what' when the proper word to state is 'that'.  See your quote above as an example.  It's disconcerting and results in your actual meaning being harder to grasp.

     Just trying to help you further improve your communication skills so you can more efficiently convey and scintillate us with your words of wisdom.

Thank you,
  Tim
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noble100

Nice!
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bo1972
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Thanks Tim, don't forget that english is not my first language. Our website will be in english as well later this year. The text will be rewritten by a pro. 

Even the text in my own language is being rewritten. It is nice to have these people around me :)




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noble100
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Hi bo1972,

     I was thinking English might not be your first language.  I understood your posts and certainly meant no offense. My post was meant simply as constructive feedback to improve your English communication skills.

Thank you,
   Tim
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