“I have 8 (2 groups of 4) 80 Watt Peak/8 OHMS 6.5" ceiling speakers that all have home runs to the future receiver. Can I use this receiver for all eight speakers or is there some other piece of equipment that I need in between the speakers and receiver?”
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This is a cheap amplifier so YOU NEVER HOOK UP MULTIPLE SPEAKERS since its not very stable. When you place 2-8 ohm speakers in PARALLEL they combine to 4 ohms which will easily fry a cheaper amplifier like this unless Maybe you play it very low. The alternative is to RUN THEM IN SERIES which doubles the ohm load to 16 ohms but halves the power of the Amplifier which is the safest way. The 501 & 801 below incorporate a switch for low ohm loads which saves the circuitry. This is why we pay almost $2500 for the same Watts in a better amp (AS-1100) because its built to withstand years of over driving at 4 ohm loads. This amplifier won't last anywhere near as long as a better one or sound as good either especially with Excellent speakers. Spend the extra cash always.
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