Low watt tube amps/pros/cons


300B's, 845's and others. What are some of the benifits of these tubes as well as the limitations. I see someone posted that he has a 15 watt tube amp and wants to get 30hz bass. It is highly unlikely that his amp will deliver as low as 30hz, even if he did find a speaker that went to that level, would the bass have any authority? Also by saying I want to find a speaker that goes to 30hz hows the mids anf highs. IOW I'd never buy any speaker based on the fact that it goes to 25hz, its a package deal.
Back to the main idea here. Can anyone give a list of +'s and the ='s of the low watt tube amps. For myself its not something I'm interested in as all my listenings are classical, and I want the orchestras to sound full rich, dynamic, that is the low and high end extended. I heard a 300B amp, the Cayin, and was incredible with light jazz, blues, but for classical orchestral it fell flat and lifeless. The speakers were the Silverline Sonatas.
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Duke,

Can you recommend any freeware loudspeaker modeling programs? I have a pair of Hemp Acoustics FR8.0DIY drives currently installing is a cabinet that was not really designed for them.

I know the manufacturer recommends an 85 liter vented box whch places the center of the driver at about ear height. He also recommends side venting with a 4" port that is 3" long.

Any suggestions for a program that will do a simple bass reflex cabinet?

Thanks,

TIC
BF,

I'm curious. Why did you start this thread?

In your original post you state "Back to the main idea here. Can anyone give a list of +'s and the ='s of the low watt tube amps. For myself its not something I'm interested in as all my listenings are classical, and I want the orchestras to sound full rich, dynamic, that is the low and high end extended."

So, you state "For myself its not something I'm interested in", yet you consume the time and effort required to post the question.

So, what's up? Are you a troll or are you just bored? Enquiring minds need to know.......

Enjoy,

TIC