Most of the amps I really like are low in power. This is the case with both solid state and tube gear. I particularly like low-powered tube amps. Of course, the speakers to match with such amps must be high in efficiency and must present a reasonably easy. I also find that some high powered amps sound a bit lifeless if they are idling along at low output so it might be better to not go with really high powered amps if they are to be coupled to higher efficiency speakers/
There is also the possibility of high powered amps damaging a speaker because of a loud pop or other transient noise or someone accidentally cranking the volume. Speakers that are higher in efficiency tend to be capable of taking only modest levels of power before being damaged.
There is also the possibility of high powered amps damaging a speaker because of a loud pop or other transient noise or someone accidentally cranking the volume. Speakers that are higher in efficiency tend to be capable of taking only modest levels of power before being damaged.