I've just been spending a fair amount of time looking into a one box streaming system and being new to music streaming, have many questions, but this particular one is related to the amplifier section of such a box.
Two of the most attractive units to me so far are the Marantz M-CR603 and Denon CEOL and both seemed to fit the bill, but looking closer, I noticed that the power ratings are into 6 Ohms and 4 Ohms loads respectively.
Why do manufacturers not test to a standard load or even publish several different load ratings? 60W power handling into 6 Ohms is obviously not the same as 60W into 4 Ohms. Also is there any way to get some idea of the capability of the amplifier to drive alternative speakers and how would you go about making sure that the speakers are an even match and not going to give the amp a hard time?
Two of the most attractive units to me so far are the Marantz M-CR603 and Denon CEOL and both seemed to fit the bill, but looking closer, I noticed that the power ratings are into 6 Ohms and 4 Ohms loads respectively.
Why do manufacturers not test to a standard load or even publish several different load ratings? 60W power handling into 6 Ohms is obviously not the same as 60W into 4 Ohms. Also is there any way to get some idea of the capability of the amplifier to drive alternative speakers and how would you go about making sure that the speakers are an even match and not going to give the amp a hard time?