Here is what is wrong, Nsgarch. Electrostatics do not demand high current, but are voltage driven. In fact, all speakers respond to the voltage applied at the terminals, depending on their sensitivities. that is why sensitivity is stated as sound output (db)/2.83V into 8 ohms (which is 1 watt).
Thus, if a speaker outputs 90db at 2.83V input and it is an 8 ohms speaker (at that frequency) and we expect 90db at the same 2.83V input, but at a different frequency which is at 4 ohms, then the power requirement will be double, therefore the amps double.
Electroststics are essentially voltage driven devices, i.e. the membrane responds to the varying voltage of the stator panels. generally 'statics' don't demand a lot of current. Dynamic speakers also respond to voltage, but due to their drive systems, they also need power, thus the need for more current at lower impedences, therefore more amps. Note, if the amplifier is incapable of supplying the necessary current for the power demand, it is the voltage that sags, thus the output from the speaker 'sags'.
Tube amps are generally not great current producing devices beyond their power limits into specified loads, but their stability with voltage makes them a good marriage with electrostatics. High current capability SS amps do much better with varying impedence dynamic speakers than tubes, usually. That is the part that you had reversed, I think.
Respectfully, Bob P.
Thus, if a speaker outputs 90db at 2.83V input and it is an 8 ohms speaker (at that frequency) and we expect 90db at the same 2.83V input, but at a different frequency which is at 4 ohms, then the power requirement will be double, therefore the amps double.
Electroststics are essentially voltage driven devices, i.e. the membrane responds to the varying voltage of the stator panels. generally 'statics' don't demand a lot of current. Dynamic speakers also respond to voltage, but due to their drive systems, they also need power, thus the need for more current at lower impedences, therefore more amps. Note, if the amplifier is incapable of supplying the necessary current for the power demand, it is the voltage that sags, thus the output from the speaker 'sags'.
Tube amps are generally not great current producing devices beyond their power limits into specified loads, but their stability with voltage makes them a good marriage with electrostatics. High current capability SS amps do much better with varying impedence dynamic speakers than tubes, usually. That is the part that you had reversed, I think.
Respectfully, Bob P.