Amp warmer with Vandy 3s from Vandy 2s

I noticed that my SS amp ran warmer when I recently upgraded from 2CE sigs to the 3Asigs. I run SS monos. Any similar experiences?

eagleman672202-28-2009 2:50am

marakanetz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,473 posts 02-28-2009 at 04:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No wonder. 3A's requires much higher power to drive them hence present heavier load to the amp.
eagleman6722 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 02-28-2009 at 02:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That is what I thought. Thanks Marakanetz
electroid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 283 posts 02-28-2009 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I sold both used and think its more the sound of each speaker. This is evident at low listening levels where both speaker use less than 10 watts and is independent of the loads presented by the speakers. Also the 3's are more efficient giving 88 vs 86db @1watt/1meter. The 2Ce is 7 ohms nominal,4 ohms minimum and the 3 is 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum. Recommended amp size is 40-160WPC for the 2's, 100-200WPC for the 3's. ET