40 watt tube integrated enough for vandy 2's?


does the jolida 202 have enough power to match the low sensitivity of the 2ce's? Does the fact that it is a tube amp give it somewhat of an upper hand when it comes to it's numerical shortcommings in terms of power? I want tube, but don't want to spend more than 600-700 (for used). Is the 303 (50wpc...i think) a better way to go?
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Of course your room and desired listening levels will be paramount in this regard. I think the answer to your question is yes, but more power would be better. The difference between 40 and 50 watts is minimal. As a rule of thumb (not carved in stone by any means) there is a kernel of truth to the old saying "double the manufacturers minmum suggested power". I believe that the Vandy 2c's minimum suggested power was 40 Watts.