Let your ears be the judge. It won't hurt the amp or your speakers to try both taps. With both of the tube amps I've owned, I found that I preferred the 4 ohm taps with most speakers I used, regardless of their rating. Seemed to have more body.
Which taps?
Hey everyone,
I inherited a Jolida SJ502A tube integrated from my uncle. This is my first ever tube component and I have been enjoying the experience with some speakers I have.
The Jolida has both 4 and 8 ohm taps. I have been using the 4 ohm taps for my Magnepan LRS and the 8 ohm taps for the other speakers rated for 8.
Along with the amp, he gave me a pair of early 1970s 15 ohm Rogers LS3/5As. Which taps should be used for these speakers? I know nothing about tubes and don't want to damage the amp or speakers.
Also, I have Harbeth speakers rated at 6 ohm. Does it matter which taps to use for these?
Thanks!