Define power hungry...B&W speakers

"I might be missing something here......."

They are easy to drive. (For a powerful amp)

Any answers... Amplifier specs don't really matter then? If specs are so subjective why do manufacturer's post damping factor, slew rates, etc. Where do I go to get a foundation of data, that counts, to begin a short list of amplifiers that meet a minimum criteria.

Question then: I've read a 50w Naim has no problem with B&W speakers. I've also read that I should focus on 100+watts to get the detail out of my
"Power Hungry" speakers. What details in the Naim specs should I look at to see how they do it?

Frustratingly fun! Thanks for your response.

Your speaker B&W CDM 1NT's. Rated from 50-125.
I always use the highest number 125 as my minimum criteria to avoid any frustrating tweak and just enjoy music. So far it's working for me.

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Any answers... Amplifier specs don't really matter then? If specs are so subjective why do manufacturer's post damping factor, slew rates, etc. Where do I go to get a foundation of data, that counts, to begin a short list of amplifiers that meet a minimum criteria."

I didn't say that amp specs don't matter, or that they are subjective. I said that there's no set standard that all of the manufacturers use to measure their amps. There's a big difference. I don't have time now, but I'll post later with more details on what I mean.

Ya, you are missing something Bombay.....WATTS! Its amazing how some people try to skimp on what's needed most for a lot of speaker brands...is just plain ole clean power! That's all B&W's need is power and ANY amp can drive a 8ohm load with ease!