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Why has amplifier power become a big issue

Back in the day I drove my Advent speakers that were very inefficient with 30 watts per channel. Today I run Vandersteen 2 ce speakers which are more efficient then the old Advents with 50 watts per channel and way more current. By most this is underpowering the Vandersteens, what has changed?
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jafant
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"Current" should be at the center of any power amp, IMO.
This becomes an important factor on current-hungry loudspeakers.

Your Vandy 2CE speakers are very nice indeed and can sound fine at 50W.
I do not know if they crave "current" or not?  Happy Listening!
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I have found that higher power yields more headroom, if this is a need in your listening room?
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