Aside from the volume differences, I always thought an amplifier with twice the power would have a better power supply thus more capable of delivering more current and better at handling the voltage/current swings as the speaker impedance varies, e.g., dips very low, across the frequency range.
How do you know if your amp is putting out @ Rated Wattage ?
I just bought a Rotel 1095 (200W X 5) through ebay to replace my Rotel RSX 1065 (100W X 5 Receiver that I was using as an amp through Pre-Out In).
Upon playing the new amp I can feel the 1095 to have slightly higher volume levels than the 1065 but dont feel it is putting out DOUBLE the power of the 1065. (I am able to increase the volume to level 80 / 100 and dont feel it is to be super loud..)
What would be the best way to ensure the new amplifier that it is working properly and putting out the rated 200W ?
Thanks in advance for the guidance
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PS - All channels are working and amp is running cool.
Upon playing the new amp I can feel the 1095 to have slightly higher volume levels than the 1065 but dont feel it is putting out DOUBLE the power of the 1065. (I am able to increase the volume to level 80 / 100 and dont feel it is to be super loud..)
What would be the best way to ensure the new amplifier that it is working properly and putting out the rated 200W ?
Thanks in advance for the guidance
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PS - All channels are working and amp is running cool.