More power for better sound at low volumes?


Hello All,

I'm wondering if a more powerful amp will provide better sound at lower volumes, all other things being equal. For example, my Jeff Rowland Concerto is rated 250 into 8ohms and 500 into 4. A Bryston is rated 300 and 600. Does that mean I could get better low volume sound with the Bryston? If not, what is the secret to better low volume sound?

As usual, thanks in advance!
rustler
rustler
Jlance369, but it doesn't take the overuse of uppercase letters to perceive your point any louder or cleaner.
Upper case letters are clearer at low volume.

I've had giant horn loaded speakers and small bookshelf speakers...at the same low volume level they both are low in volume, and things aren't as audible because they just aren't. That's just the way it is, and one must learn to accept it. Or not.
Switching from Paradigm Studio 100 speakers to Avalon Acoustics Eidolon speakers with no change in electronics created a huge improvement in low level listening.

Initially, it seemed like the Eidolons provided better low volume bass. After further listening it became obvious the Eidolons were simply far better at providing a cohesiveness throughout the entire bandwidth at any volume compared to the Paradigms.

An obvious price difference for sure. The lesson learned was the overall importance in the roll of a quality speaker system over quality electronics.

Considering you're using panel speakers I would strongly suggest auditioning the Saunders Sound Magtech amplifier using their free trial offer even though your current electronics are outstanding. There is another post here were an owner of Dartzeel electronics recently switched to JRDG and found them superior.