Slew rate, I believe, is how fast your amp can recharge it's main power capacitors. If a humongous crecendo sucks all of the reserve power out of your caps, you want to replace it pronto (sorry, I watched M*A*S*H today). Compare Krell's slew rate (at least their older amps) to a typical Audio Research product. If memory serves, its like one hundred times more (i.e. quicker). As far as a snappier sound from your gear, try: Nordost cable; more efficient speakers (or speakers with a more stable impedence curve e.g. KEF); a more powerful amp; less sound absorbing material in your listening room; etc. Good Luck!
what is Slew Rate ?
I am not a audio specialist so I would like your suport: I have a Jeff rowland model 1 amplifier and i'd like to know what it's specifications mean: most things I understand, but what is the "slew rate"? It's specified in the manual: 70 volts per microsecond. is this what technically determines how quickly the amplifier amplifies a siganl from the pre-amp? In that case, is a smaller value better? How can this be described from an empirical viewpoint? Is this what audiophiles describe by "speed", as in a "fast" amplifier; my stereo sounds good to me, but in real life music sounds better. ...Of course it does! Actually, vinil sounds much more realistic than CD's, but still I notice a lack fullness and "fastness" of music coming out of my speakers. I would like to somehow improve this sound area of my stereo. Does the slew rate relate to these sound qualities or do I need to look elsewhere? I wish I could just audition different equipment and choose the one I like best, but living in Chicago, I have access to only those brands that my local shop provides. I need some criteria to narrow down my search. Great site! yours, Herman
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