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SET amps and speaker sensitivity.

Hi there. Just for the aspect of learning and future knowledge, can a host of folks explain how to match SET amps like for example, the Lamm ML2.1's to speaker sensitivity.

We can even get away from the Lamms, really any SET amp. How do you match those to speaker sensitivity and what is the relationship between the two? What dB level is considered "sensitive."

Just curious and always wanting to learn!

Cheers,
Peter
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jtinn
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Through my experience, I would not match a typical low powered SET amplifier with any speaker less than 100+ db sensitivity. While the amps may drive the speakers, they most likely will not drive them as the speaker manufacturer intended. You may hear wonderful midrange, but bass and dynamics will suffer greatly.

Please also take into consideration room size. If you are in a very small room, you might be able to go with a little less sensitive speaker.
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