Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers?


Though I have a reasonable understanding of, or at least am satisfied with, the requirements for an amplifier asked to drive low impedance speakers, I am wondering about specific design parameters that might need be considered when mating an amplifier to high impedance ones. Asked another way: Are there specs that one should seek out when searching for an amplifier to be mated to such speakers?
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Showing 1 response by atmasphere

I guess then, when considering an amplifiers rating into an 8ohm load, one should half that rating into a 16ohm load as a way of assessing that amplifiers ability to provide enough power for a particular circumstance.  
I always found that the ST-70 played better bass if it was possible to use the 16 ohm tap. This is assuming of course that the speaker was at least 16 ohms in the bass region!

The power rating of the amp actually goes up a watt or two as the output transformer is more efficient when used on a 16 ohm load.