Help with speakers

I have a SHARP mini component system and the spec says:
OUTPUT POWER RMS 240W (120W+120W) 10%THD
RMS 160W (80W +80W) 0.9% THD

What does this (THD) mean?

SPEAKERS 6 ohms
SPEAKER input power 120W

I have 3 sets of speakers in different rooms passing through a COMMTEL 4-way splitter which lets me play any combinations of the 3 sets of speakers.

I would like to replace the system with a small micro system. Can you advise please on what spec I should look for to accommodate the 3 sets of speakers?

Also, can I replace any of the speakers with 6ohm or 8 ohm speakers and do I need a certain input power?

Thanks for your help. You will see that I am not an expert!!

 

T.H.D. stands for total harmonic distortion,

 

any good mini system will perform well with 6 or 8 ohms, input rating on the speakers is a value close to peking, mini systems i would recomend are TEAC or DENON, imo.

 

I'd second Nando's recommendation- you won't go wrong with a good Teac or Denon system.
In your position I might be tempted to buy a Linn Classik (original, go for vgc 2nd hand from e-bay/Gumtree) unless the footprint of a mini system is important to you.

 

The Classik's not exactly big! Only a couple of inches wider than say a Denon DM31*
and the same depth.


*which I might add has survived 7 years of pure abuse in our kitchen. Bullet proof.

 

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having read the thread again you mention "MICRO" ! NOT MINI OR MIDDI? can you be more specific, if you can acomodate the linn that would be a good move.

 

Any system that is rated at 80watts RMS ~1% THD will do the job okay. More watts is okay too. Just make sure you only select one pair of speakers at a time. Driving more than 1 pair will give the system a very hard time and could make it go in smoke. To be honest 50watts is probably fine.

 

Less is fine too, depending on on how hard you work the amp - it would be helpful to know which speakers you are using.
Also have a look at the old "What are watts?" thread.

 

Hi neil, i post that thread long time ago but can not find it in past threads, i know that also i had part two,

 

Hi Nando,

Its here :
www.audiosmile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22595&highlight=what+are+watts