60 watt Rogue Tubes for Vandersteen 3A Signatures

My rule is an inch is an inch, and a Watt is a Watt.

I understand Krisjan's subjective take on the difference between tube and ss watts. I've felt the same for years.

Wendell

Considering the speakers under consideration, one might argue the opposite is true.

60 watts of tubes will do ok except for the bass unless that amp has a good amount of current. Otherwise, it will be uncontrolled, flabby and without any real slam.

Wendell

03-14-10: Narrod
60 watts of tubes will do ok except for the bass unless that amp has a good amount of current. Otherwise, it will be uncontrolled, flabby and without any real slam.

I disagree. From my experience and research, bass control and tonal balance is primarily a function of the speaker's impedance curve. With a 6 ohm nominal and 4 ohm minimum specification, I think bass quality from a push-pull tube amp with 4 ohm taps will be a non-issue. An OTL or SET amp will be another issue, however.

The issue with these 87dB speakers and a 60wpc amplifier of any topology, is overall volume and available headroom for dynamic peaks.