Well I read up on some old usenet postings/threads.
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> USA has federal laws how wattages is supposed to be measured.
The FTC 'Amplifier Rule'.
So I would guess Creative Labs and Denon more or less measure it the same
> way.
PC audio, car audio and possibly AV systems may be exempted and use the old 'peak power' type ratings.
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Assume nothing in these product areas.
Graham
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