tube watts vs transistor watts?


I have always been told your loudspeaker does not need as many tube watts as transistor watts. Why? If the loudspeaker manufacturer says it takes 200 watts for power handling how many tube watts does it take?
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09-24-10: Sounds_real_audio

>>That is the first time in 7 years that anyone on Audiogon has agreed with me.<<

That speaks more about you than anybody else.

>>Having said that I would like to die knowing that on just one occasion Tvad agreed with me.<<

Please Grant, agree with him. Everybody wins.

>>My casket will be open for viewing.<<

Please reconsider.