Power is so so overrated. I have Magnepan 20.7, 86db and I’m currently driving them with a 90wpc tube amp without a problem and to be totally honest they have never sounded better. I use to drive them with ARC DS450M mono-blocks that put out a whopping 450wpc and 600wpc in a 4 ohm load. And to be frank they sounded like crap. I have never listened to music as long as I do with my current setup. Buy a well built amp that has bandwidth and high current and pay less attention with wattage. Just my humble opinion. Let your ears be your guide and not hyperbole.
Is powerfull Amps only for low sensitivity speakes?
Dear Friends,
The general amp advice for the speakers 92+ db sensitivity speakers are mostly low power amps and mainly set or pp tube devices. I wonder if you have any experience with a setup of high sensitivity speaker with 100+ watt amplifier.
My speaker is va sarastro 2 and at the moment driving it with accuphase a60 power amp. I've an opportunuty to buy Arc Gs150 amp with a good deal.
thanks for your comments
The general amp advice for the speakers 92+ db sensitivity speakers are mostly low power amps and mainly set or pp tube devices. I wonder if you have any experience with a setup of high sensitivity speaker with 100+ watt amplifier.
My speaker is va sarastro 2 and at the moment driving it with accuphase a60 power amp. I've an opportunuty to buy Arc Gs150 amp with a good deal.
thanks for your comments