Keep in mind that a manufacturer's spec of doubling into 4 ohms is often not accurate when the amp is actually tested. For example, the specs may say 70wpc into 8 ohms and 140wpc into 4 ohms. The actual tests could show something like 110wpc into 8 ohms and 150 wpc into 4 ohms. Technically, the amp exceeds its specs, but it doesn't come close to doubling into 4 ohms.
Possibly Ignorant Power Question
Hi all,
I've been looking to up my two channel game and am looking at nicer integrated amps. In the process many have said "look for power that doubles as ohms halve" meaning 100W@8 becomes 200W@4 etc. So the question is why do some manufacturers then have ratings such as "200W@8,4,2 ohms". I thought you wanted the power to spike, to rise to the occasion of a heavier load?
If there's a thread on this that exists already feel free to point me there.
Thanks!
EW
I've been looking to up my two channel game and am looking at nicer integrated amps. In the process many have said "look for power that doubles as ohms halve" meaning 100W@8 becomes 200W@4 etc. So the question is why do some manufacturers then have ratings such as "200W@8,4,2 ohms". I thought you wanted the power to spike, to rise to the occasion of a heavier load?
If there's a thread on this that exists already feel free to point me there.
Thanks!
EW