I'm not quite sure about an amp "falling asleep".Do you mean it shuts down during quiet passages? If thats the case I have never heard of an amp doing this.You say you don't need 200 watts but did you ever think that with more power in reserve your speakers might not sound congested at higher volume.Its alawys been my thinking get as much power as you can possibly afford.Its nice having the extra headroom as to not overdrive an amp or damage your speakers.

Rick


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