Will Push-Pull Triode amp 20-25 WPC work?


I own a second generation pair of Allison 4 speakers, (2002) which are pristine. The room is 12 X 12, quiet to moderate sound levels, mostly classical, occasional jazz, Speaker sensitivity 87 db, 8 ohms. Can I get away with a triode amp (that I really want), like a 300B, putting out 22-25 WPC? And no, I dont want to change the speakers for 100 db sensitive ones, as I know I should, as these speakers work perfectly in the room, in my office, against the front wall, and are probably the best speakers Roy Allison made.
springbok10

Showing 2 responses by jmcgrogan2

I would say yes, it would work. Your speakers are not very efficient, but you have a small room and you listen at quiet to moderate levels, so it should work. 1 watt will put you at 87 dB 1 meter from your speakers, which is certainly moderate SPL in my opinion, especially in a small room. So 22-25 watts should be plenty.

I've been considering the same question, but my speakers and room size are different. My room is 25 X 15 and my speakers are 91 dB, 8 ohm. I'm considering playing with a 300B tube amp, and believe that 20-25 wpc would work in my room too. My room is larger, but my speakers are more efficient. I'm currently using a 100 wpc amp that has PLENTY of headroom.
Thanks Springbok10. Why don't you try your 30 wpc Thor amps upstairs? Then you will know for sure.