The original Quad ESL is a nominal 16 ohm load, but it’s impedance varies from 2 ohms (at 15kHz) to over 30 (at 80Hz)! That's why Peter Walker designed the Quad II tube amp with relatively low output impedance (it's damping factor is about 20), and most solid state amps aren't a good match for the speaker. But then most tube amps, with their high output impedances, aren't either. One that is, is the Futterman OTL's, a favorite amongst Quad enthusiasts. Very low output impedance for a tube amp.
Any experience using 8 ohm taps for 16 ohm speakers?
Who has ACTUALLY RUN 16 ohm speakers from 8 ohm taps? Results? Advice? (actual listening experience rather than the math please)
Why? Searching for a TUBE Integrated Amp with REMOTE VOLUME may be limited by newer equipment with no 16 ohm taps.
Thanks for any advice in advance,
Elliott
Why? Searching for a TUBE Integrated Amp with REMOTE VOLUME may be limited by newer equipment with no 16 ohm taps.
Thanks for any advice in advance,
Elliott