Amplifiers & Speakers

Frequently asked questions about amplifiers and speakers, how to pair them, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc

Why do you have these FAQs?

The FAQs save everyone time, by addressing questions I’m most commonly asked. Honestly, there are questions I’ve probably been asked hundreds of times now over the last 10+ years. Answering commonly asked questions like these takes a chunk of time and, without a good alternative, I’d almost never get any work done! I write each …

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How do I choose a better amplifier?

I suggest you focus on three main areas: reducing integration, looking for better-engineered and built older equipment and, as a result, improving performance. Let’s examine each of these, in turn. Integration Integration refers to the level of stuffing of a box of electronics with different functions. Let’s look at amplifiers for example. The simplest solution …

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Do you recommend new speaker terminals, RCA connectors and detachable mains cables?

Sometimes, yes and I’m happy to fit these things, but people are often surprised to learn that, from a technical perspective, there is much more to this. Many of these topics are plagued by misinformation and pseudoscience. Certain “improvements” are not actually improvements at all, and in some cases are retrograde moves. No retailer selling …

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