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Damping Factor and Overall Negative Feedback.

These specifications are assigned to some amplifiers but what is the difference between them? I had thought they were the same thing. I read the specs on a Karan Acoustics KSA 450 amp today with a high damping factor (?dumping factor?) and no overall negative feedback.
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Would have been great to have Roger, Charlie ( of Ayre no negative FB and other acclaim ) and Ralph on a panel. Frankly, while i haven’t heard Ralphs latest class D amps, all three built magical sounding gear..

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@waltersalas so very well said ! Miss him and this is a good reminder to savor his memory and contributions which were many.

to the recent responder, i’m not a big fan of negative feedback as Al eloquently stated because of the temporal distortions. There are designers who favor and those who disfavor the use of it. Volumes written, endless debate, cults created, etc…..

I will say this as a long time Music reference RM-9 amplifier owner and listener, it is an easy amp to evaluate the sonic temporal impact of 3 different levels of negative FB with, just be sure to level match. Draw your own conclusions.

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