Thanks for the information, perhaps I don't have the needed background to pose the question in a more intelligent fashion.

Agreed, that the DC wattage is not the same as AC wattage.

The generalized idea that I followed is that channels (C) x rated power (RP) should be around 80% ( or more if the amp has a higher efficiency (E) ) of 1200 watts. ( C*RP<= 1200* E ) ( 7 * 165 <= .8*1200 )

Apparently I am off base here as that idea has at least one hole in it. Time to do some research on my end.

Thanks for the pointer.

Bob045