What does Current mean in a power amp???


I need a high (at least that is what I am told) current amp to drive my speakers. What numbers should I be looking for?

I am not a tech person so keep the answers a simple as possible. Thanks to all!
rwd

Showing 1 response by doug28450

Current is the rate at which charge passes a given point in a wire. If you were somehow able to count the charges as they went by in a wire carrying 1 ampere (1 A) of current, you would discover that every second an entire Coulomb of charge passes by.

Additionally, the "formula" provided in the first post is for a DC current. Since loudspeakers are designed to use AC current that formula will be of little use.

High current amps are typically big and heavy with large heat sinks. There are many but think Krell and Levinson.

Talk to a dealer that sells your particular speakers. He can best guide you in finding a good, quality high current amp that will satisfy your aural needs