Power Amp Doubling Output at 4 Ohm


Hi, all,

Another random musing. From time to time, I see ads that mention such and such power amp can double its output from 8 ohm to 4 ohm (and even double again from 4 ohm to 2 ohm). To me, this does seem to be a highly desirable, quantifiable, quality. I don't know anything about the engineering behind equipment design, so here is my question. Is this an important parameter to you? If not, why not?

Thanks for your inputs.
millicurie999

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Is this an important parameter to you? If not, why not?
It only became important to me when I recently bought my first pair of inefficient speakers that are a difficult load. (4 ohm 82-87db). Before these speakers, I never paid much attention to amps that double power.