I am about to hook up my Bryston 4BSST to 2 2 X 12s each with 2 X EVM-12L. I was using a Mesa 2:90 before. I understand that the Bryston has no "impedance" issues but I want to make this rig work as well as it can and not blow anything up (the Bryston has no volume control). Currently, my cabs are wired with a switch that allows me to go series/ parallel (so 4 or 16 ohms w/ 2 8 ohm EVs).
What is the best way to hook up the Bryston? As I understand it, it delivers 250w/ channel into 8 ohms, 400w into 4 ohms. So, I'm guessing that, if I run cabs at 16 ohms, I'm at < 200, safe for EVs with Bryston maxed? But, does the Bryston care? Do the EVs? Is running cabs at 16 ohms "sonically" the same as running at 4 or 8, just less power?
Sorry to sound dumb. I'm a tube and FRFR guy so this is my 1st foray into SS.
Thx!
What is the best way to hook up the Bryston? As I understand it, it delivers 250w/ channel into 8 ohms, 400w into 4 ohms. So, I'm guessing that, if I run cabs at 16 ohms, I'm at < 200, safe for EVs with Bryston maxed? But, does the Bryston care? Do the EVs? Is running cabs at 16 ohms "sonically" the same as running at 4 or 8, just less power?
Sorry to sound dumb. I'm a tube and FRFR guy so this is my 1st foray into SS.
Thx!