Pairing Topping TP20 with PSB Image B5 Vs. Alpha B1

[newtoaudio90]

Hey Guys I am having a huge dilemma.

I purchased the topping TP20 and an going to buy speakers in the next couple of days.

I have basically found in reviews that the TP20 pairs well with the PSB Alpha B1 and with the older Image B15's.

What I want to know do you think that the topping would be adequate to drive the new Image B5s?

The problem I see is the Alpha B1s and Image B15s were rated 10 -90 watt and the Image B5 is rated 30-130watt.

The TP20 is a 20 watt amp that only puts out 13 clean watts at 8 ohms.

I cannot audition the topping with these speakers.

Also is nominal impedance the one I should be looking at not minimum impedance? PSB lists minimum as 4 and nominal as 8ohm.

 

[markw]

You've asked virtually the same question in this thread in another of our forum pages.

You've already received answers in that post.

In the future, please ask a question once. Don't repost it in more than one forum.

 

[newtoaudio90]

Sorry, I didnt know if different people frequent different threads.

Thanks for your answer in the other thread. Its interesting that most listening is between .5 and 1 watt.

Cheers

 

[Adam]

Sorry, I didnt know if different people frequent different threads.

Not everybody does, but I'm guessing that most (if not all) of the regulars use the "New Posts" button that will show posts by time and not by forum section. So, we'll see everyone's questions regardless of which section they post in.