I understand the value and intrinsic benefits of smaller tube per amps. In my case, I opted for power and have a pair of McIntosh MC3500 Mk2 power amps being driven by a McIntosh C2700. I am running Focal Scala Evos which sound great, but what are other speaker options?
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@tubeguy76 With full knowledge that the tube amp will have to produce twice the power that it was designed for. This is not a risk I would consider to be prudent. Are you prepared to name the manufacturers who said it is safe? How about running a 2 ohm speaker from an 8 ohm tap? That may sound just fine, too, until smoke appears. |
I’ve heard from amp builders and others how important transformer size and quality are for delivering speaker performance. No one’s mentioned it yet, and I am not finding a definitive source on the web, but these two are both decent. https://www.psaudio.com/askpaulvideo/tube-amps-and-output-transformers/ and, My QS mono blocks have great transformers; they control the bass on my speakers extremely well, and I have compared them with some very good solid state. What this discussion seems to indicate, then, is that there are a number of commensurately important factors necessary to creating good sound. Finding "synergy" between speakers and amps is not magic; it comes down to understanding the various factors on amplifier and speaker sides, and matching them. Then, listening. |
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