Power Amp Question

Do some research before you make the same mistake others do. WATTS per channel equate to a very small part of the power equation of audio gear. I can show you an amp with 500 watts per channel that wont drive your speakers. Then I can show you an amp with 5 watts per channel that will blow you out of the room. Just make sure you have all the right information when evaluating what you reference is “need more power”! They did not name a company First Watt because they thought it was catchy. They did so because the First Watt is the most important one when done right!

@sgreg1 +1

I would agree on the Class D Audio GaN amp. I bought one, and it continues to amaze me. I use it just to give my 3C24 tube amp a break.

Another thing I agree on is how important a great preamp is. I never realized how much difference one could make until I bought a Herron VTSP 3/A 360 preamp some weeks back. it's brought the SQ of my system way beyond what it was before it came into my system.

So, get the best one you can afford. If you have to save your money until you can afford one. It'll make a difference you wouldn't think was possible.

Regards,

Dan

@sgreg1 Thank you for the information.

I have a question which will help me understand.

My reasoning for more  power is to not have to turn up the volume to 11/12 to get a full soundstage. 
 

I will look into your suggestions.

G

@islandmandan 

My long term goal is a tube amp and a preamp.In the meantime I am learning more about my current setup. 
 

(BTW myaudio/video system will be posted soon. The Triads were part of that system)

G