Hi there I have recently inherited a small Sansui 117 Integrated amplifier. I remember this amp used to sound realy good, but I will need to source some speakers for it.
The problem is that it is a very low wattage amp. I found a page online with some specifications, which I will add just now.
Now from what I have read on this forum, the sound level or volume generated is not just a product of the number of watts being chased to a speaker, and that the sensitivity of the speaker can add alot to the total power.
Now I know its not 1978 anymore but is it still possible to get good high efficiency speakers (and what is the minimum level I should settle for)?
Also what wattage rating should the speakers carry?
The goal is not overpowering loudness (lol) but rather just to have enough power to sufficienty drive the lower bass ranges.
I have a set of QLN number 1 monitor speakers (GBP1000+) but they are rated at 100W and require quite a strong amp to drive them sufficiently as they are totaly sealed enclosures of immense wheight. Am I right if I assume that this amp will destroy these speakers?
I am insistent on using this amp as it has one of the nicest phono equalisers I have ever heard. +-.05dB of the RIAA equalisation curve from 30Hz to 15KHz
So please you audio wizzards can you suggest a set of speakers, or suitable drivers for DIY speakers (I can do woodwork and went through all 101 experiments in my electronics kit as a child, so I have basic electronic litiracy too lol.)
The problem is that it is a very low wattage amp. I found a page online with some specifications, which I will add just now.
Now from what I have read on this forum, the sound level or volume generated is not just a product of the number of watts being chased to a speaker, and that the sensitivity of the speaker can add alot to the total power.
Now I know its not 1978 anymore but is it still possible to get good high efficiency speakers (and what is the minimum level I should settle for)?
Also what wattage rating should the speakers carry?
The goal is not overpowering loudness (lol) but rather just to have enough power to sufficienty drive the lower bass ranges.
I have a set of QLN number 1 monitor speakers (GBP1000+) but they are rated at 100W and require quite a strong amp to drive them sufficiently as they are totaly sealed enclosures of immense wheight. Am I right if I assume that this amp will destroy these speakers?
I am insistent on using this amp as it has one of the nicest phono equalisers I have ever heard. +-.05dB of the RIAA equalisation curve from 30Hz to 15KHz
So please you audio wizzards can you suggest a set of speakers, or suitable drivers for DIY speakers (I can do woodwork and went through all 101 experiments in my electronics kit as a child, so I have basic electronic litiracy too lol.)