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8 Vs 4 ohms

I have a Rogue (tube 55W) integrated amp that has 4 & 8 ohm taps. I have Dali Helicon speakers rated at 4 ohms and curretnly I am running them on the 8 ohm output from the Rogue. Does this hurt anything, what differences in sound could I expect running 4 Vs 8>

Thanks,

dan
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djk OP
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I switched to the 4 ohm taps and wow what a difference. It was like a blanket had been removed from the speakers. Much better nearfield and detail.

Rgds,

dan
djk OP
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Thanks, I will check it out.
djk OP
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Thanks to all for the advice. The speakers are Dali Helican 400's at 4 ohms. I think I will switch to the 4 ohm tap and see what happens. It sounds like that would put less stress on teh amp and perhaps better sound?

Dan
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