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Re: Silvaweld 6C33C OTLs

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Posted by Lew on October 14, 2005 at 10:30:55

In Reply to: Re: Silvaweld 6C33C OTLs posted by morricab on October 13, 2005 at 01:34:34:

If it has a claimed damping factor of 10, and if that is accurate in fact, then the amp almost certainly uses NFB in the output stage at least. In that case, impedance per se will be less of a problem. But do bear in mind that it is likely the estimate of damping factor was based on driving a speaker presenting an 8-ohm nominal impedance. Since your speakers have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms or less, you can cut the number in half at least, i.e., the damping factor when driving your speakers will be 5 or less. Even this is marginal. Moreover, there is still the general question whether 50W, even if delivered to the speaker, is sufficient for demanding musical passages or room size. But again I apologize for being negative and by all means go ahead and try it.

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