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B&W 802 S2 & MAC 4100?

Found and inherited, respectively.  Are these compatible?  I’ve seen posters say the 803 S2s need 200 wpc.  I don’t need huge volume (small spaces) but I don’t want to damage the speakers.  Grateful for any advice!

marimac
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jasonbourne71
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They will not be damaged using less power. A 200wpc amp actually sounds only twice as loud as a 20wpc amp on musical peaks.Ten times the power equals twice the perceived loudness.

sworksone
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Based on my experience with other B&W speakers, you definitely won’t take advantage of what the 802 S2’s can do with that receiver.   

marimac OP
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Thank you for the wisdom.  I’ll try the combination out and see how it sounds once I get the B&Ws fixed.

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