Vote Stereophile Staff Sun, 04/19/1998 - 20:49 poll Assuming you have good speakers of average sensitivity, how much amplifier power is necessary for good imaging and dynamics? 10 watts or less 0% (0 votes) 20-30 watts 0% (0 votes) 30-50 watts 0% (0 votes) 50-100 watts 0% (0 votes) 100-200 watts 0% (0 votes) 200-500 watts 0% (0 votes) 500-1000 watts 0% (0 votes) Other (explain) 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 0 Audio amplifiers are now available in power ratings of as low as a few watts. At the other end of the scale are gigawatt amps of 1000W or more. Most fall somewhere in the middle. How much power does a good system really need?
