remember for volume differences it takes 10x the power output to double the sound pressure in db. you also need ot consider the current capacity of the amp, usually reflected in the transformer size by an imperical approximation. I have a 150 w/side ss reciever with tiny little transformers it gets lound and nasty. I have a 45 w hand build guitar amp with mondo transformers that can easily play over a large PA (~1200 w/side) its freeking loud and wonderful sounding. long story short...ignore the specs and listen. I use VTL tubes in my system and wouldn't change for anything. Look at their 150 integrated.
wattage difference between SS and Tube
i'm considering to buy a tube integrated amp. however, as this is the first time looking into it, i do not know why so many tube amps have such lower wattage output than SS.i'm looking into Jolida JD 302b and it only outputs 50W per channel. does this mean that i have to crank up the volume control in order to hear the music at all? please help! i need to be educated. thanks.
p.s. i have a pair of thiel cs1.6s if that helps.
p.s. i have a pair of thiel cs1.6s if that helps.