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Originally Posted by PHC1
The 65-85dB is mostly where my comfort zone for enjoying music is as well Stephen. The 30w or so of Triode power is more than enough in my nearly 30x30 room with 86dB efficient and 6 ohm speakers.  On those more rare ocassions where I want to "rock out" a bit, the switch is flipped to Linear mode for about 65-70w from the EL34 tubes.
The Luxman class A on the other hand simply laughs at anything I throw at it. 
Power is good, power is nice but not absolutely necessary in every situation.  |
Fully agree, Serge.
I would love it if Schiit made a sweet little EL34 tube power amp, but I think they are set on solid state for power amps.
I'll bet the Harbeths sound absolutely wonderful with EL34 tubes; I am envious!
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