Quality inversely related to power output?


Someone mentioned this to me: "the quality of an amp is inversely proportional to its power output".

Seeking opinions on this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
amfibius

Showing 1 response by gregm

Agree & disagree.

Disagree: on the strength of absurdity. Low watt amps are NOT better than their hi powered brethren UNLESS they sell for about the same price... in which case one MAY assume that there is disparity in quality.

Agree: it is much more complex to execute a high powered amp at the same quality level as a lower powered one -- in fact, certain topologies are not available at all (example, 500W SE no negative or positive feedback, local or global).

Agree 2: as a result, it is disproportionally expensive to produce hi-powered amps of exotic quality & design (say, for example, a 500W deep class A). So these are rarely offered.

Disagree2: again, this is not a rule but, rather, a generalisation statement of what is GENERALLY available in the market. There are marketing reasons for this state.