Left and Right CMT 340 SE mains. Max cont. power = 240 watts. Max Short Term Peak Power = 400 watts.

Lets say I go with an external amp, say an Emotiva XPA-2, which is rated at 300 watts RMS per channel @ 8 ohm (0.07% THD).

Should I be safe so as long I don't crank the gain on the avr up all the way? I do occasionally like to listen very loud, but I don't want to ruin my 340's.

I've read article after article about "power", but I still don't fully comprehend. I just want to know at what point would the xpa-2 be dangerous to my 340's? Thanks in advance!