Is there such a thing as too much power?

I downgraded power from 300 watts per ch to 70 and I like the sound better! I always thought more power is a good thing, but could that be wrong?

Please enlighten me...

gongli304-27-2020 11:16am

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twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,320 posts 04-27-2020 at 05:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Quality vs. quantity. Done./
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,014 posts 04-27-2020 at 05:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can think of plenty of reasons why a 70 watt amp can sound better than a 300 watt amp. This should come as no surprise whatsoever!
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 04-27-2020 at 06:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The most important thing to know when it comes to power is the great Robert Harley quote, "If the first watt isn't any good, why would you want 200 more of them?"
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,014 posts 04-27-2020 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ya, there's a reason Nelson calls his stuff "First Watt". It applies to both tubes and transistors.
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 04-27-2020 at 06:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Would be nice if a few more would get it.

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