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Tube amp speaker output 4 ohms VS 8 ohms

Hi,

A tube integrated amps (ARC VSI55) have 2 ways of speakers connection. (4 and 8 ohms).

Are you likely damaged the amp (or speakers) when you connect 4 ohms speaker to 8 ohms tap of the amp ?

Do you get different sound with connecting a 4 ohms speaker to either 4 or 8 ohms tap of the amp.

What is the best connection to get the best performance.

Thanks
hifi7477

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audiofeil
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The combination of your personal preferences, amplifier, speaker, and speaker cables make your question impossible to answer.

Try both taps and use the pair that sound best to you.

"Best performance", as you say, is subjective.
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