Coincident with 8 ohm vs16 ohm


I would like to learn if somebody tried the Coincident Total Eclipse speakers with driving the tube amp 8 ohm tap versus 16 ohm tap?
My tube amp has not 16 ohm tap and some folks say Coincident speakers do not perform well with 8 ohm comparing 16 ohm out of amps.
I thank you in advance
ben

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I'm using VTL monoblocks to drive my Coincident Super Eclipse III, which are similar in impedance and configuration to the Total Eclipse. VTL describes the "optimum load range" of these amps (MB185 Signature)to be 2 - 8 ohms. The Super Eclipses speakers perform excellently when driven by these amps. This past weekend, I hosted two other audiophiles (high efficiency horn men) who wished to hear the Coincident speakers. They expressed great satisfaction with the performance of the Coincident speakers.
As you know, the nominal impedance of the Coincident speakers is high. If the impedance of the loudspeakers was very low, then there would be reason to be concerned about the amp's ability to drive them.
I agree with the conclusion of Cleopatra52.