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  • mstang1988
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    • Jul 2008
    • 40

    #1

    SCMS DS8S 805S Power?

    Right now I'm on track to buy a Parasound A51 amp but I am wondering how much power the SCMS DS8S and 805S can really handle. They are all three rated at 120 Watts RMS. I'm just wondering if the A52 at 125 Watts/channel is a better fit then the 250WPC an A51 cranks out. I currently don't have any of the listed but they are on the list when I can afford them (after the 802D's of course!).
  • Mig17
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 169

    #2
    I think SCMS is 120 W rated but surely it can handle the A51 of 250 W

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    • mstang1988
      Member
      • Jul 2008
      • 40

      #3
      Thanks. Has anybody on here pushed them pased the rated watts?

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      • scanido
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2006
        • 548

        #4
        I am running my SCMS on a MC205 rated at 200w a channel, but closer to 300w for front duty. I even have gotten the power gaurd lights to flicker so these speakers can handle the power!

        I was surprised that even at that level, the speakers sounded so clean and fluid. 200-250w is probably the sweat spot for these speakers.

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        • mstang1988
          Member
          • Jul 2008
          • 40

          #5
          Woohoo, A51 it is for me then! Anybody have a better amp in that price range (used 2000-2800) that can perform better?

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