Need recommendations for high gain/small footprint class d amplifier
I'm looking for a smaller sized class d amplifier to biamp the bass drivers in my custom speakers, which I was told should be about a 3 ohm load. I'd say something with at least a nominal voltage gain over 30 dB should do. My stereo rack was built for smaller components, mainly using Bel Canto and Red Dragon currently. I can squeeze something up to 13.75 inches into the rack but a bit narrower would be easier to work with. I've been considering the Channel Islands D-500 but would like to keep it under a $1000 used if possible. Your recommendations are appreciated.
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https://www.buckeyeamp.com/shop/amplifiers/hypex/nc502mp/2_channel Small form factor, high power. Using with KEF LS50 speakers. Sounds great. |
I hold Bel Canto amps in high regard. Here’s one that might fit the bill… https://www.ebay.com/itm/135585206696 Best of luck. |
The CLass D Audio amps can have a gain over 30dB but the Buckeye and the Bel Cantos are 26 and 27 respectively. In my system, the woofers are significantly lower in sensitivity than the rest of the drivers so, to compensate, I do need an amp with higher gain. I'm temporarily using a Jaton AV 5140, which only puts out 140w into a 4 ohm load, but has a gain of 32dB. This allows me to get the same output level from the woofers as the satellite section of my speakers but a lower gain amp, even with crossover set at +10dB sounds a bit thin and lightweight. I have a D-Sonic amp and the gain is specified at 26db, with the output level on the crossover full up, the bass output is still lower than the rest of the speaker so.... really need something with a gain of over 30dB and the power to back it up. Thanks for the options and please keep them coming. |
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