why distortion and what is the cure


Hi , this is my 1st post so go easy pls!!
I have an old sugden a21 amp and a crap pair of celestion F2 f/standers - 87db / 8ohm. When i turn up the amp past about 1 oclock the sound just breaks up/distorts.This also happened with a MF b1 amp. Is it the speakers or the amps that are faulty? I am thinking of getting the A28 sugden as i like the sugden sound and if it is the speakers at fault can anyone suggest Fstanders to partner? (under $700 s/h pls )
gar1

Showing 1 response by edesilva

I'm guessing its not a vibration issue, but simply overdriving your poor 12 W amp. You don't exactly have efficient speakers, so if you are trying to listen at high volumes (1 o'clock on my pre is deafening), your Sugden is probably running out of gas, distorting and clipping.