Amp/speaker matching

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Hello.

I bought some Arcam Muso speakers (rated 4ohms) to use with my Kenwood 3020 amplifier (30W/channel into 8ohms), not realising the amplifier can't power them sufficiently.

A decent 4ohm amp looks expensive so thinking about picking up some other entry level bookshelf speakers, maybe the JBL Control 1s (rated 8ohms, 89db sensitivity, 200 peak / 50 continuous). Does anyone know if my amp could handle these?

If not then I guess it's a new amp or amp/speakers.

Thank you,
Pete
 
There's no reason your Kenwood will not drive your Muso just don't expect to be able to play at concert levels....... They are rather inefficient however.
the JBLs would give you greater flexibility.
the Mordaunt Short MS10 might be a better all rounder
 

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