tisb0b
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I've searched and found no answers so here I am. I've noticed that a lot of audiophile grade speaker amps seem to have rather low wattage numbers. Take the Leben CS300XS for example its output is only rated for 2x15W and yet costs 3k. My NAD C370 is rated for 120W and only set me back $400. What exactly is the appeal of an expensive low wattage amp over a cheaper higher wattage amp? Because one would think that if you were spending 3k on a speaker amp that you would want it to be able to drive any speakers you threw at it and not run out of juice. The majority of what I've read indicates that speaker amps in general make little difference and considering I've never really noticed much of a difference between headphone amps I am inclined to believe it. I'm sure I'm overlooking something in this equation but I have no idea what.