A Watt (W) is a unit of energy per unit time. More specifically, 1 W = 1 Joule/second, where 1 Joule (J) = 1 Newton meter (N m). Thus, 1W = 1W and it is not possible for a tube watt to be "somehow stronger"! Now, it may be possible for the advertised energy per unit time of an amplifer to vary, but that is largely a quality control issue associated with the producer.
advice about Cary & McIntosh needed ...
I need serious advice from serious listener in a few serious issues :
First how does Cary 805C compare to CAD-280sa V12. I know that previous is twice as expensive, is it worth to pay the difference? Is it that much better (twice)? Which one have stronger bass?
Because unfortunately it was given to me to listen to tube amp (I was SS guy), and I'm afraid in spite of beautiful sound Cary amp will not drive my difficult Thiels 3.6. Maybe I should instead buy McIntosh 6900, I heard that is sounds tube like and will drive my Thiels better.
How does compare sound of McIntosh 6900 to Cary 805/V12. Is it really tube like or it is just a hype?
Have anybody done comparisons tests between them?
Have anybody tried Thiels 3.6 with low power Cary (805/V12)?
My MFA300 is not able to do the job even it is 150W.
But I heard that tube watts are somehow stronger.
Please do not laugh take seriously my question any advice will be greatly appreciated.
First how does Cary 805C compare to CAD-280sa V12. I know that previous is twice as expensive, is it worth to pay the difference? Is it that much better (twice)? Which one have stronger bass?
Because unfortunately it was given to me to listen to tube amp (I was SS guy), and I'm afraid in spite of beautiful sound Cary amp will not drive my difficult Thiels 3.6. Maybe I should instead buy McIntosh 6900, I heard that is sounds tube like and will drive my Thiels better.
How does compare sound of McIntosh 6900 to Cary 805/V12. Is it really tube like or it is just a hype?
Have anybody done comparisons tests between them?
Have anybody tried Thiels 3.6 with low power Cary (805/V12)?
My MFA300 is not able to do the job even it is 150W.
But I heard that tube watts are somehow stronger.
Please do not laugh take seriously my question any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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