Tube amp speaker output 4 ohms VS 8 ohms


Hi,

A tube integrated amps (ARC VSI55) have 2 ways of speakers connection. (4 and 8 ohms).

Are you likely damaged the amp (or speakers) when you connect 4 ohms speaker to 8 ohms tap of the amp ?

Do you get different sound with connecting a 4 ohms speaker to either 4 or 8 ohms tap of the amp.

What is the best connection to get the best performance.

Thanks
hifi7477

Showing 1 response by arthursmuck

What are your speakers rated at? That would be the first clue to which taps to use.