Eric,
All Chinese components are`nt "crap" just a cliche.Go out and listen to various amplifiers and judge them. Nationality and brand name does`nt equate to better sound(believe me).Probably more important than speaker sensitivity in the load impedance(tube amps mate well with higher ohm load generally) and the phase angle(the lower it is the easier to drive). Sensitivity has more to do with potential volume levels as opposed to easier to drive.
Good quality transformers and a stiff power supply are crucial for tube amplifiers.You have good choices available, just take your time and do research.
Regards,
All Chinese components are`nt "crap" just a cliche.Go out and listen to various amplifiers and judge them. Nationality and brand name does`nt equate to better sound(believe me).Probably more important than speaker sensitivity in the load impedance(tube amps mate well with higher ohm load generally) and the phase angle(the lower it is the easier to drive). Sensitivity has more to do with potential volume levels as opposed to easier to drive.
Good quality transformers and a stiff power supply are crucial for tube amplifiers.You have good choices available, just take your time and do research.
Regards,