Partially it's clipping and partially it is the poor damping factor of the tube amp screwing up the frequency response emphasizing some frequencies to give the impression of louder.
Watt Gives?
Why does 75 Belles Watts smoke 250 watts from Anthem, PS Audio and W4S?
Not only do the Belles 75 watts play equally as loud, but it has the best bass texture, grip and slam, openess and top end...
Is this a case of 160hp on a 400lb motorcycle surpassing a 600 horsepower 4500lb in terms of acceleration?
I’d like to go up the ladder but I guess up isn’t always directly related to specs?
Really starting to question analogue / high efficiency, low powered beastly tubes...
Not only do the Belles 75 watts play equally as loud, but it has the best bass texture, grip and slam, openess and top end...
Is this a case of 160hp on a 400lb motorcycle surpassing a 600 horsepower 4500lb in terms of acceleration?
I’d like to go up the ladder but I guess up isn’t always directly related to specs?
Really starting to question analogue / high efficiency, low powered beastly tubes...