More power for moderate listening levels?


Hi,

I can't seem to find good information regarding the effect of relatively high powered amps on low to moderate listening levels. I have a low powered class A amp that sounds wonderful at moderate volumes but not surprisingly shows signs of strain when cranked up. I am contemplating an upgrade that would bring much more power to solve this problem. However, since I don't play music really loud that often I'm wondering if the upgrade is really all that necessary. It would be worth it if the reserve power of the new amplifier improved sound quality at all levels.     

Thanks for your help,

Brian
brianbiehs

Showing 1 response by richopp

"You can never have too much power"--probably attributed to Bob Carver, inventor of the Phase Linear 500 and 700.  Sure, they blew-up a lot, but when they worked, they were shrill and loud.

Bi-amp with an external x-over or get two identical amps that will run in mono.

OR, buy a big honkin' solid state amp and rock out, I guess.

Speakers have to match amps in efficiency vs output to be ideal.

 Your dealer should have pointed this mismatch out to you given your desire for occasional high-volume listening.  Has he/she been to your room and listened to what he/she sold you?

Get a better dealer.

Cheers!