Bob, you bring up some interesting questions. Now compare the Bryston to Fig.10 47 Lab 4706 Gaincard . Gaincard is .4 vs. Bryston's .06 but the rise is much more gradual. Would this suggest a better amp at low listening levels?
Rising distortion curve
A while back someone keenly pointed out a good criteria in measured amp performance. Look at the rising distortion curve as power approaches zero. This statement came back to me when listening to 300wpc Mac monoblocks. The meter showed they were running at .3 watts for normal listening levels.
Many amps rise very quickly while others like the See Fig 1 Parasound Zamp is quite gentle. Not to say the Zamp is any good.
Thoughts, comments?
Many amps rise very quickly while others like the See Fig 1 Parasound Zamp is quite gentle. Not to say the Zamp is any good.
Thoughts, comments?