I have a tube amp question?????


How does every body here think a 12(or so) watt class a tube amp would power a set of 6ohm 87db speakers? I listen to just about every kind of music and use digital as my only source, any coments, questions and suggestions are welcome, thank you.
tireguy
Hi, Tireguy, there is a guideline for power:
the efficiency of your speaker is 87 db means with
1 watt input, they will produce 87 db sound if you
measure sound pressure on axis, 1 meter away from
your speakers. If you want to increase 3 db, you
need to double the power of your amp. For example,
you need 2 watts to get 90db, 4 watts to get 93db
and so on.
I hope this will help you a little.
I've run across a rule of thumb that you want around 102 db. So 10 watts will get your 87 db to 97db. 20 gets you to 100db. 30 watts should have a good chance of working out.