Frequently asked questions about amplifiers and speakers, how to pair them, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc
Class D offers advantages in efficiency, size and cost, allowing a proliferation of small, powerful and cheap amplifiers. Pros & Cons High power and low cost are desirable amplifier traits and help explain the popularity of class D amplifiers in the low-cost, high-value sectors of the market. Class D delivers very high efficiency compared to […]
It depends on the system, sometimes yes, usually no. The sound pressure levels achievable with a hi-fi system come down to two parameters: amplifier power output and speaker sensitivity. Low-power amplifiers can create realistic sound pressures and dynamics, but only when partnered with sensitive speakers. This all comes down to simple physics. A 20W or
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Critically important for proper hi-fi performance and dynamic range. This combination of technical parameters determines the actual sound pressure level you can attain without distortion and also tells us a lot about the system’s dynamic capabilities. As usual, science provides the answers. Low Power For example, let’s say you have a low-powered amplifier up to
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