Since we have a lot of very wise people with deeper understandings of electronic engineering than me (low bar). I wonder if anyone can explain what appears to be a differential in wattage ratings in solid state vs. tube amps. I get that tubes tend to be overall more expensive for a number of reasons and that generating a large output wattage takes a lot of tube and transformer action.
But are the stated output wattages really apples to apples for the two types. I have an MC-275 rated at 75w per channel that drives my Martin Logans (notorious power hogs) subjectively better than a 250w per channel solid state. I have no objective measurement capability. So I guess what I'm asking is:
If a signal at one level hits the amp and then leaves after amplification
Are those numbers actually comparable?
Do the amps respond to power requirements from the speakers differently?
Is the perceived difference potentially just that?
I am well aware of the warm vs. cool discussion about how tubes sound v. ss but I'm more interested in the actual engineering realities.
Thanks for any edification you can provide.
But are the stated output wattages really apples to apples for the two types. I have an MC-275 rated at 75w per channel that drives my Martin Logans (notorious power hogs) subjectively better than a 250w per channel solid state. I have no objective measurement capability. So I guess what I'm asking is:
If a signal at one level hits the amp and then leaves after amplification
Are those numbers actually comparable?
Do the amps respond to power requirements from the speakers differently?
Is the perceived difference potentially just that?
I am well aware of the warm vs. cool discussion about how tubes sound v. ss but I'm more interested in the actual engineering realities.
Thanks for any edification you can provide.