Amplifier design / Bob Carver's thoughts


Here's an interesting article i ran across. For those that are interested in how devices work and the decisions that engineers make when designing a product, try taking a look at this article. It is an older interview with Bob Carver and gives background on the how's / why's of the Sunfire designs and why he chose the design attributes that he did. Obviously, the specific decisions made when designing any product are a matter of subjective preferences and some may not agree with Carver's personal designs / take on things. Having said that, the info provided here may help some of you that are less technically inclined understand how an amp works and what the various trade-offs are. Good reading, even if you don't like "Sideshow Bob". Sean
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Design attributes of the Sunfire amplifier
sean

Showing 1 response by trelja

Thanks for this thread, Sean!

I have experience with LightStar amps, and can vouch that they offered fantastic value. The ability to wake the most demanding speakers that never gave me any glimpse of how they were capable of sounding with any other amp I mated with them earned my eternal respect. And, isn't that what an amplifier is supposed to do in the strictest sense? It's something that would need to be experienced to be truly understood.