IME as is limited to SS amps only, the best sound available is achieved with high/clean power. The control and ease of transients provided with big clean power at all SPLs can make a mediocre speaker a superstar if used within the limitations of said speaker.
Amplifier power versus maximum speaker input power
What are the ramifications of using an amplifier that exceeds the maximum input power handling rating of a speaker? I am thinking of getting a pair of Reference 3A Dulcets -- rated at a max of 100Watts RMS into 6ohms -- yet our Threshold S/500 II puts out 250Watts at 8ohms. I normally do not listen at more than 90db. Thank you for your input.