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Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers

Hi, I am not technical guy, so excuse my questions. This weekend my friend did check bias on my VTL ST-85, which I recently did buy, and he also measured my speakers Dunlavy SM-1. Multimeter showed him that they are 4 ohm spekares (althought, on paper, they should be 6 ohm). He told me that this is not good combination - 4 ohm speakers and tube amp. So, is it safe using VTL ST-85, or tube amps generally, with 4 ohms or 6 ohms speakers? I am really confused because I like sound, but also dont want damage my amp or speakers.
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It is worth mentioning that the impedance of the speaker will affect the sound and control the amplifier has.

You may notice a bit of extra bloom in the bass or loss of control.

Not a big concern but you could try the different outputs on the back of the amp (presuming they give you a choice) and use the one you like best.

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