Recommended power handling for PMC

[ian@pmc]

I thought I'd compile a little power handling list for you guys. Our speakers sing with power but can do it with modest power as well...

DB1i - up to 150w, we've actually hooked this up with a 14B! It sounded like an OB1!
TB2i - up to 200w
GB1i - up to 150w
FB1i - up to 250w
OB1i - up to 300w
PB1i - 200-600w
EB1i - 200-800w
IB2i - 200-500w
MB2i - 200-800w
BB5i - 200-800w

This can be the reference for all.

[jdandy]

Ian.......Thank you for the reference. I had searched the PMC sites for this information when I first purchased my EB1i's, and could not find any recommended power suggestions. I contacted Samantha, and was told the story about the MC1.2kw amps and the EB1i's being demonstrated at Audio Classics, where the amps were flashing their Power Guard lamps at 1200+ watts, and the EB1i's singing right along. Even after having the story, no one at PMC provided a recommended power rating. I appreciate you providing it.

[Pyro]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Ian.......Thank you for the reference. I had searched the PMC sites for this information when I first purchased my EB1i's, and could not find any recommended power suggestions. I contacted Samantha, and was told the story about the MC1.2kw amps and the EB1i's being demonstrated at Audio Classics, where the amps were flashing their Power Guard lamps at 1200+ watts, and the EB1i's singing right along. Even after having the story, no one at PMC provided a recommended power rating. I appreciate you providing it.

Now you know where I was getting the idea for the 1.2Kw. Thanks Ian.

[ian@pmc]

Obviously these are conservative recommendations... With the DB1i handling a 14B, and the EB1i owning the 1.2kw, you can pump a good bit of juice into the i-series.

[lyle1]

Hmmmm.....I wonder what EB1i's would sound like with Mc1.2's.......Dan, what do you think?

[Pyro]

Originally Posted by lyle1

Hmmmm.....I wonder what EB1i's would sound like with Mc1.2's.......Dan, what do you think?

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by lyle1

Hmmmm.....I wonder what EB1i's would sound like with Mc1.2's.......Dan, what do you think?

Lyle.......The thought has crossed my mind, and I know it has yours, too. I am completely satisfied with my MC501's, so other than curiosity I don't dwell on the thought. I also think if you decide to part with the new Ayre MX-R's for MC1.2kw amplifiers, you might also need to aquire a building permit for a large dog house.

[Pyro]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Lyle.......The thought has crossed my mind, and I know it has yours, too. I am completely satisfied with my MC501's, so other than curiosity I don't dwell on the thought. I also think if you decide to part with the new Ayre MX-R's for MC1.2kw amplifiers, you might also need to aquire a building permit for a large dog house.

How much more power do you need?

Not another 501's vs 1.2Kw debate. Both are great amps. Is it worth selling the 501's and jumping up to the 1.2 Kw? Increased soundstage and dynamics. I know I will never or hardly ever listen to my system over 50 watts on my 501's. Is the gain to cost ratio good enough? Who am I kidding, if given 1/2 a chance I would do it.

[lyle1]

I am just teasing Dan.......as for me, I am Completely satisfied with the Ayre equipment. I am just enjoying the music.....

[Pyro]

After listening to the EB1i's on the 501's and the 1.2Kw's. I can not justify selling my 501's.