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How much power is to much power?

When is an amp overkill for a speaker? More specifically, I have 91db speakers and I'm considering two SS amps, one 140 watts and the other 200 watts. Are they both too much? Is it too much simply because you're paying for extra power but don't need it, or because it's a detriment to the overall system sound?

Thanks.
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dcstep
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Hah!!! Very funny exchange guys. That was very entertaining for me.
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audiograils
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Audiofeil, I can see what some of the readers here think of you...you just keep digging more holes for yourself.

Over'n'Out.
newbee
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LOL, Destep. It sure does remain an amusing exchange, especially if you like to see Pit Bulls in the ring. These guys are made for each other, I think. Substance v form! And the winner is? :-)
tbg
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Audiograils, Audiofool does not care what others think of him and his posts. He is the authority and knows all. It is best to just ignore him, but I must say that I find it difficult to follow my own advice.
cyclonicman
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Some funny posts here! I don't understand how an amp can have too much power, when you can control it!! I find a more powerful amp is like comparing a Porsche to a family sedan. They will both get you to 60mph, but the Porsche will do it more efficiently with a lot less effort. Certainly, you shouldn't push the amp beyond the capacity of the speakers, but more power is a good thing, in the right hands!
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