Helping an amp cope


How would I mod an amp to help it cope with a 4ohm load bridged.Where does the amp actually run into crisis.
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Showing 1 response by slappy

That would be a hell of a mod. Probably have to replace the caps and the power supply.

Not sure what you mean about it running into crisis.
I know that you can think of an amp hittin a 8 ohm load like a person blowing through a regular straw, easy to maintain that pressure.
A 4 ohm load is like trying to blow constant pressure through a paper towel roll. The amp loses its breath and cannot maintain that pressure.

basically i would assume it needs more current than the supply gives and the caps need to be stronger.

I could be totally wrong too. Ive read several books on amplifier construction, but that doesent mean i can build one. ;)