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SET amps and speaker sensitivity.

Hi there. Just for the aspect of learning and future knowledge, can a host of folks explain how to match SET amps like for example, the Lamm ML2.1's to speaker sensitivity.

We can even get away from the Lamms, really any SET amp. How do you match those to speaker sensitivity and what is the relationship between the two? What dB level is considered "sensitive."

Just curious and always wanting to learn!

Cheers,
Peter
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You also have to consider the actual impedence of the speaker. Assuming a benign impedence, then 60 tube push pull watts for a 95db sensitive speaker. 30 watts for a 98db push pull amp and 15 watt SET amp for a 101db speaker. If I had a pair of Lamm ML2 I would be looking at a speaker of at least 100db sensitivity.

If I told you that I could carve a turkey with my $30k pocket knife I would not be lying. Just as SET amp maker will say that their 18 watt SET can drive a 95db speaker. Sure it might play loud, but the question is would it sound better with more power?
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