I would ask your amplifier builder once you narrow down your speaker selection as you have a unicorn for an amplifier. I would also ask him how he built at kt88 SET amplifier. In my 35 years of owning various tube gear have never seen a KT88 SET. Would definitely audition amplifier and speakers hooked up together. Power needs are gonna be dependent on material, room size, volume levels etc. Most likely you have a SEP (pentode not triode) amplifier.
low power tube amp
I am purchasing some new speakers. The manufacturer recommends 40w-200w for the speakers.
I am using a low power 20wpc Class A SET amp. I worry that the low wattage may damage the speakers.
Is my concern valid? I heard tube amp wattage is not the same as solid state. Can someone clarify?
thanks in advance
I am using a low power 20wpc Class A SET amp. I worry that the low wattage may damage the speakers.
Is my concern valid? I heard tube amp wattage is not the same as solid state. Can someone clarify?
thanks in advance
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The low wattage won't damage your speakers. The only question is whether or not you're getting enough level and do they sound good. If not and you love tubes, check out: http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST120 |
If the speaker choice is still open, consider some speakers that are more efficient (that is if you are planning to keep the amplifier). I would be on the lookout for something in the 93-96db efficiency range; generally speaking its not a good idea to push a single-ended amplifier very hard (and FWIW, this amp poses no threat to the proposed speakers). |
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