On Oct 13, 6:14*pm, wrote:
Jim Lesurf wrote:

It would depend on various factors: What kind of music you like. How large
your listening room is. What speakers you will be using. etc.

Classical music - not excessively loudly but of course orchestral
climaxes can be loud.
Digital sources - not vinyl.
Room 11' x 13' x 8' high (rather small probably for the speakers Focal
JMLab Chorus 714V Power handling 130W max (90W nom) Sensitivity 91dB)

... or just to
start an argument. *:-)

I've been thinking I'd like to "upgrade" my 20yr old Audiolab 8000A
(50W) in the near future.
I was thinking of spending up to £1000 but if I don't need to spend
that much I won't.

Phileas

I should also mention that I was thinking of using a Benchmark DAC1 as
a pre-amp (hence my post elsewhere on this group). So I'm thinking
about a power amp. Is the Quad 909 needlessly powerful for example?
I want a well built amp of sufficient power for my modestly sized room
and quite sensitive speakers.

Phileas