At the risk of asking a dumb question, exactly what speakers are you trying to drive? What is the minimum impedence? What is the efficiency spec? With that someone can give you very specific advise as to whether or not you should use tubes amps and how much power you need.
Why tube amps are rated so low, still don't get it
Hi Guys,
I am still very confused as to howcome tube amps are rated so low, and how to tell whether the amp will be able to power your speakers properly. In particular I am interested in the Shanling SP-80 tube amplifiers for my system. This is since I have the CD-T100 and I want to partner it up with the amp for the synergy. The amps are rated at 50W each (monoblocks). Is that enough? How do I compare it to a SS amp? I tell someone 50W SS and they laugh, but I say 50W tube and they call it a monster! I am still very confused!
Thanks for any help/explanation,
X
I am still very confused as to howcome tube amps are rated so low, and how to tell whether the amp will be able to power your speakers properly. In particular I am interested in the Shanling SP-80 tube amplifiers for my system. This is since I have the CD-T100 and I want to partner it up with the amp for the synergy. The amps are rated at 50W each (monoblocks). Is that enough? How do I compare it to a SS amp? I tell someone 50W SS and they laugh, but I say 50W tube and they call it a monster! I am still very confused!
Thanks for any help/explanation,
X