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You wont get 2200 watts continous no matter what amp you use, no amp is 100% efficient and most power is turned into heat anyway. Buy a reputable amp in the power range you need and your set. Stop over complicating things, no such thing as impedence rise. There is a such thing a impedence curve, the impedence fluctuates. If an amp is rated at 2200 watts at 14.4 volts then of course you wont see that at 13 or 12 volts, that's why most people get their electrical up to par to minimize voltage drop. Unless you are competing you wont hear a difference between an amp that does 2200 watts, 2500 watts or 3000 watts so its all irrelevant anyways.

If your reasons for not buying the Q are for what you typed, then you've created a standard on which you should judge every purchase from here on out. Every amp you look at will only compare with that same test. That will be the only way you will get any objective data, and even then, it's not concrete.

You're right... I don't understand. This is the first time I've ever ran this much power, and I'm trying to learn as much as possible since I'm doing it all myself. I have to admit that reading that thread concerned me after seeing 1500 watts when I'm looking for 2200. The others didn't have nearly that amount of drop. I did run across an IA 20.1 (older style) for 350 obo. But that's where I began questioning what do I look for to make sure the amp is in good working condition. Only thing I know to do is have my connections ready to test it when I meet the person. Anything else to visually look for, other than smelling for a burnt smell?

Sounds reasonable to me. So do you think the Soundqubed 2200 would be a good amp for the Ethos? They seem to have a good track record with a ton of good reviews, which was why I was considering it first. Plus having that warranty is worth a little extra to me.I honestly dont know how else to answer your question, its been asnwered plenty of times by now. If the amp meets your budget, power requirements, space requirements, proven company then i dont see why not. You're right. I'm overthinking all this. Sounds like that's the one that fits the best for my situation. Just didn't want to wind up compromising with something if there were better options that could be had by buying used.