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Will Push-Pull Triode amp 20-25 WPC work?

I own a second generation pair of Allison 4 speakers, (2002) which are pristine. The room is 12 X 12, quiet to moderate sound levels, mostly classical, occasional jazz, Speaker sensitivity 87 db, 8 ohms. Can I get away with a triode amp (that I really want), like a 300B, putting out 22-25 WPC? And no, I dont want to change the speakers for 100 db sensitive ones, as I know I should, as these speakers work perfectly in the room, in my office, against the front wall, and are probably the best speakers Roy Allison made.
springbok10
david12
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I have driven 89db, I think sensitive Acoustic Zen Adagios with a 22 watt 845 SET and it worked OK. I don't think it gives your amp choice gives you much headroom, but tube amps clip in a benign way of course.
I think the advice, as always, would be to try before you buy.
springbok10 OP
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It would bve great to try - these days with everything bought on line and the paucity of dealers, how does one try?
phaelon
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At up to moderate levels, I agree with those above who advise that it should work. I use a 25W/Ch. 300b amplifier with 91db speakers in a larger room. Your Allison 4 speakers have a very benign impedance.

FYI:
http://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2012/06/allison-four.html
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jond
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You should be totally fine in my opinion. Driving less efficient monitors in a slightly smaller room with 17 PP EL34 watts just fine.
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jmcgrogan2
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Thanks Springbok10. Why don't you try your 30 wpc Thor amps upstairs? Then you will know for sure.
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