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    Posted: 16 February 2026 at 11:19am
I am surprised no one has mentioned this model.

8200 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
14000 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
11400 watts per channel @ 2 ohms

This is the second model that Admark has focused on maximum output power at 4 ohms per channel. It goes to show the 2 ohms per channel community is not as popular as many might believe.


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Any internal pics?

Any details of output device type/count,  power regulators rating/count/type.
Max current draw per channel @ 4 ohms?

Some of us grown ups, are more impressed by these details, as opposed to Fantasy Island, 1khz output power ratings.







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I just cant see the need for that much power (aside from headroom I suppose)... that's massive.
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Originally posted by adamb00m adamb00m wrote:

I just cant see the need for that much power (aside from headroom I suppose)... that's massive.

Assume max power  output, 40-100hz, is actually 50-66% of published figures.

 This rule covers 99% of lightweight amps.
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No more information other than Admark's photo showing the actual amplifier on their test bench.

Having too much power is not the problem. The problem is those who do not know how to regulate the power to their speakers. Back in the 1990's many said the Crown 5000vz was too much power.

Surprisingly, the AD 80's power is not too far off from their AD 60 Model. My only concern is the voltage rails. Benching it would pose a challenge for those who don't have the proper resources for current capacity on a 4 ohm load feeding the amplifier a AC line source 240 volts.

If the wattage is based upon crest factor at 4 ohms per channel, the continuous average would be around 10,000 watts. Only time will tell until Admark decides to make the amplifier (and the manual) available to the public.

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James Stance "Admark Man" on fakebook is selling them in the UK, the AD80 is priced at £1200 from him.
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How is it that 4ohm handles more watts than 2ohm? never seen that before
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Originally posted by BrainlessTekno BrainlessTekno wrote:

How is it that 4ohm handles more watts than 2ohm? never seen that before

In previous years, it illustrated sub par PSU section, lacking the minerals, to draw the required current from the wall, and possibly really sub par smoothing reservoir.
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Disagree.
Can also indicate highly regulated PSU.
Most newer Crowns esp iTech have specs like this.
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Originally posted by taurusty taurusty wrote:

Disagree.
Can also indicate highly regulated PSU.
Most newer Crowns esp iTech have specs like this.



At an amp test years ago, Void Infinite 8 MK2, stomped all over ITECH8, at 4 ohm, playing Reggae across 4 Scoops, despite ITECHs higher rating, on paper.

Admarks have proven to be substantial amps over the years, but just like all lightweights, don't expect them to truly provide the zillion watts output, they specify on paper.

Just hope for 50-66%, as mentioned previously.
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Originally posted by BrainlessTekno BrainlessTekno wrote:

How is it that 4ohm handles more watts than 2ohm? never seen that before

This type of concept has been around for 50 years if not longer with Amplifiers. Professional and Home Consumer.

How the designer wants to implement the current limitations based on the load determines the end result.

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