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Do any amps have 6 ohm taps for 6 ohm impedance?

I'm a newbie, and I don't understand how impedance works. I've just bought a pair of Hyperion 938 speakers that the Hyperion website lists as having a 6 ohms impedance with 3.8 ohms minimum. I'm traveling right now, but I'm pretty sure my amp has 4 ohms taps and 8 ohms taps, maybe even 16 ohms. I'm planning on buying a new solid state amp to drive these speakers, but am I likely to find an amp with 6 ohms taps? Do they exist? And if I don't find one, can I drive these speakers using the 8 ohms taps?

Thanks any help anyone can offer. I know this is a truly ignorant question.

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kijanki
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rrog
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It is my understanding the taps are slightly lower impedance than marked by most manufacturers.

VTL and Manley set theirs at 5 or 5.5 ohms I believe.

It's all a matter of taste. Try both taps and see what you prefer. The 8 ohm tap usually sounds warmer.
face
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McIntosh recommends the 4ohm taps for 6ohm speakers.
magfan
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with the minimum being 3.8, I'd go with the 4ohm taps....
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johnk
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You have a 4ohm loudspeaker, min ohm loads is where you should rate impedance. Thus not a 6 ohm but at 3.8ohm a 4 ohm load.
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