If it is clipping I would expect a scratchy, edgy sound. They very well may be rated as such but who knows what portion of this is usable power. Back some time ago I tried an Audiosource 2 channel pre amp (pre M80s and Rotel). I ended up sending it back because it made my system sound smeared. The sound quality of the unit was less than I desired.

Rick


"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud