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 gmorris

Robr45 is correct. You should experiment with both sets of connectors. For example, ARC tube amps such as the D76A, the Classic series and the VT series (VT100, etc), in many cases, sound better when driving 4 ohm speakers from the 8 ohm amp connectors.