Hi. I read someplace on the Linkwitz site (or related), that they picked the ATI amp in part because they could drive the amp to clipping and not damage the speakers. Can't imagine that the extra 15 wpc would make that big a difference.

Audioboomer - Have you gone forward with the Orions?
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Living Room 24x18 open 1/2 flight up to a raised dining room/hall 24x12
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