4 ohm tap vs 8 ohm tap

Aroc,

Alraul is correct - the full primary winding is always seen
by the output tubes.

The different taps are on the secondary side of the the
transformer with higher tap impedance having more windings.

Hence the 4 ohm tap will have the fewest windings of the
set of 4, 8, and 16 ohm taps.

Dr. Gregory Greenman
Physicist

Well, I can definatly notice a difference. I just got these speakers about a week and a half ago. When I first hooked them up I forgot to change from 4 to 6 ohm because my Thiels are 4 ohm. I liked the speakers right away.
After I noticed that I forgot to change to the 8 ohm tap, I quickly changed the amps to the 8 ohm tap.
After a few LP's I began to not hear the bass. So after you all confirmed that I would not damage anything, I switched back to the 4 ohm tao. The bass is back.
You need all the help you can get with the Shearwaters. They are not bass heavey at all.
Thanks, Scott

Aroc,

"Thanks for the corrections Al. I did a quick internet search and you are right on the money. Thanks again. Gotta watch who you get advise from!"

You just pinpointed why I ended my post (giving advice) with my qualifications. I notice Morbius subscribes to this concept, too!

Alraul,

I do end my post with my qualifications - and I get a lot
of flak for doing so.

The qualifications work as a double-edged sword.

The fact that I put "Physicist" after my name says that I
do have a special expertise in Physics. It also says that
I have absolutely no special qualifications in anything else.

Dr. Gregory Greenman
Physicist

Morbius, I think you will find this amusing
I have spoke to a good work friend who is an electrical engineer. He has been in this profession for over 25 years.
I was telling him about the discussion on the CABLE forum of breaking in power cords. I almost had to call a code red to get him medical attention, because he couldn't stop laughing so hard.
How anal is this crap?