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Damping Factor vs speaker sensitivity

Would the high Damping Factor of an integrated amplifier, combined with speakers with 94 dB of sensitivity, cause less good extension of the high frequencies?  For example a Hegel H190 with Damping Factor more than 4000 main power output stage.

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@crustycoot

@atmasphere has eloquently made this salient point a number of times on this forum.

Charles

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A high damping factor (DF) is indicative of two things

The amplifier has a low output impedance (Which is inversely related to DF).
Generous application of negative feedback (NFB).

I have yet to come across a reasonable explanation as to why a DF of > than 40-50 or so offers any meaningful sonic benefit. I agree with the comments/perspective of @larryi above.

Charles

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