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Piega and tube amps

I am interested in buying Piega C-8 LTD speakers. They are rated at 92 db into 4 Ohm. I have called a number of dealers and read a couple of reviews and get contradictory advice regarding necessary amp power. The Piega website recommends 20-250W, but some dealers/ reviewers recommend large amps. I would like to drive the speakers with my Joule Electra Stargate amps rated at 30w/ch into 8 Ohms. Does anyone have any experience driving Piega speakers with smaller tube amps? Any feedback would be appreciated. Many thanks!
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goatwuss
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Hey

I used to have Piega P10s and I experiemented with a variety of different amplifiers.

Don't waste your time on any amp less that a high current 150W or so. The piegas will just sound flat and one-dimensional with very limited dynamic capability.

Low power tube amps are great - but just not with Piegas.
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