Why tube amps are rated so low, still don't get it


Hi Guys,

I am still very confused as to howcome tube amps are rated so low, and how to tell whether the amp will be able to power your speakers properly. In particular I am interested in the Shanling SP-80 tube amplifiers for my system. This is since I have the CD-T100 and I want to partner it up with the amp for the synergy. The amps are rated at 50W each (monoblocks). Is that enough? How do I compare it to a SS amp? I tell someone 50W SS and they laugh, but I say 50W tube and they call it a monster! I am still very confused!

Thanks for any help/explanation,
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