Halving the impedance doubles the current (amps) required. Tube amps are current "challenged" compared to SS amps.Therefore the higher the speaker impedance the easier it is for a tube amp to provide enough current.
Ohm load for SET Amps
I've always heard/read/searched that 8-ohm or higher loads are ideal for tube amps. Speakers are "tube friendly". I've never really understood why that is the case. Could anyone with much more experience/wisdom than myself (most, I'd imagine) explain why this is the case? What would happen if one were to use 4-ohm speakers with a SET amp?
While I have some foundation of physics and electronics, I'm far from an electrical engineer.
The main reason I ask is because I have a pair of 845 SET's, and would like to consider speakers rated at 4-ohm. My 845's have 4, 8, 16 ohm taps.
Thanks for any help!
While I have some foundation of physics and electronics, I'm far from an electrical engineer.
The main reason I ask is because I have a pair of 845 SET's, and would like to consider speakers rated at 4-ohm. My 845's have 4, 8, 16 ohm taps.
Thanks for any help!