I run my 3A Sigs with Cary 211 AE monoblocks (70 w/ch in class A 8 ohms, 110 in class A2). My room is small but I never get even close to running out of power. I listen to large scale orchestral music (but not rock). The 211's have a lot of iron and a good power supply so those 70 watts are real. In general, I find that you need about double solid state watts to achieve the same subjective listening power from a good tube amp. In my case, that would equate to ~140 watts solid state (a loose rule of thumb to me).
Amp for Vandy 3A?
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I have a hybrid stereo amp from Blue Circle that's rated 80 watts into 8ohm, 100 watts into 4ohm. Is that enough/stable power to drive a pair of Vanderteen 3As? I've read these speakers may need more, but I've also read this would be enough power for moderate level listening. Or would I be better off in the 2CE sig, or sig II range..?
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I have a hybrid stereo amp from Blue Circle that's rated 80 watts into 8ohm, 100 watts into 4ohm. Is that enough/stable power to drive a pair of Vanderteen 3As? I've read these speakers may need more, but I've also read this would be enough power for moderate level listening. Or would I be better off in the 2CE sig, or sig II range..?
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