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Efficient speakers with high powered ss amp?

Relative newbie here, so forgive me for the stupid question. I'm wondering if, in general, it's a mistake to mix 100 watt+ per channel amplifiers with efficient speakers. I know that low powered tube amps need efficient speakers, but do efficient speakers then necessarily perform better with less watts?

I'm looking for speakers that would be a good match for my Odyssey Khartago, and have always been under the impression that higher efficiency speakers are better than inefficient speakers. Would a 98db, 200 watt speaker be ok with the 110 watts per channel Khartago, or should I look for something less efficient.

Apologies, I tried using the search function to look this topic up, but didn't get any results, so I appreciate your thoughts and advice.
rischa
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atmasphere
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Rischa, go look at the link I posted earlier. It relates directly to your question.
rleff
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I think you need to keep in the back of your mind once the speakers are changed you might have to replace the amp(s) to get the best sound as this relationship is the key in obtaining the best sound/performance from the speakers.
bradluke0
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Hi all ! Get the Lore's and be done with it . I have run my Lore's with A 4 wpc tube amp up to a 200 wpc ss amp .A little different flavor from each amp , but great either way . If you are determined to spend $2000 - $3000 ...get the Pendragons instead (but only if your room is big)
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roscoeiii
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If the speakers aren't very similar in their design and requirements, then yes I would change amps when I get new speakers, eventually. At first I will see how they sound with what I have on hand. Then if I decide they are keepers I start looking into better amplification matches.

On my last speakers I went through 5 or so amps before settling on an Atma-sphere ap.
unsound
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Rischa, obviously Audiogon offers audiophiles a great opportunity to buy and sell gear in their quest for optimal sound.
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